what else has imoact on voting Flashcards

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what is rational choice theory

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voters are consumers choosing most suitable party,
consider how they would be affected, successful parties adapt eg blair 1997

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what is governing competency

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assessment from electorate
of how effective a part has been in government

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Government competency - strong leadership

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blair -1994-2007

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government competency- policy

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thatcher 1979- stick to her promises

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control of events

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majors government had lack of control 1997

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PARTY LEADERS

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1- charisma, personality
2-1997 young family man blair
3- televised debates

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ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT

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electorate more likely to support if the party has managed the economy successfully while in government,

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ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT 2

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voters less likely to support party which was unsuccessful 1978 winter of discontent led to thatchers victory

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