VOTING THEORIES - VALENCE Flashcards
1
Q
what are the main competing voting theories that explain voting behaviour other than social factors?
A
- valence
- rational choice
- issue based voting
2
Q
define valence
A
voting based on perceived government competence
3
Q
which voters tend to be more valence voters?
A
swing voters/ floating voters
4
Q
what are the valence issues that people asses government competency on?
A
- party unity
- leadership
- economy and budget
- foreign policy
- security
- law and order
- welfare
- NHS and healthcare
- education
- immigration
