Quiz Tomorrow over Expansion of Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behavior (10pts)
READING: 162-189 in Edwards
Today's Essential Question: On what basis do voters decide how they will cast their ballot?
Learning Standards:
MPA-3.B: Describe different models of voting behavior.
MPA-3.B.1: Examples of political models explaining voting behavior include:
- Rational-choice voting–Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen’s individual interest
- Retrospective voting–Voting to decide whether the party or candidate in power should be re-elected based on the recent past
- Prospective voting–Voting based on predictions of how a party or candidate will perform in the future
- Party-line voting–Supporting a party by voting for candidates from one political party for all public offices across the ballot
Models of Voting Behavior
When citizens cast their ballot, what are the main factors that have influenced their choice? Why did people vote for Donald Trump while others voted for Hillary Clinton? Political scientists often study voting behavior trying to determine the motivation of voters and causes of the electoral outcome. Today, we will look at some of the theories of voting behavior. The four main theories are:
When citizens cast their ballot, what are the main factors that have influenced their choice? Why did people vote for Donald Trump while others voted for Hillary Clinton? Political scientists often study voting behavior trying to determine the motivation of voters and causes of the electoral outcome. Today, we will look at some of the theories of voting behavior. The four main theories are:
- Rational-choice voting–Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen’s individual interest
- Retrospective voting–Voting to decide whether the party or candidate in power should be re-elected based on the recent past
- Prospective voting–Voting based on predictions of how a party or candidate will perform in the future
- Party-line voting–Supporting a party by voting for candidates from one political party for all public offices across the ballot
Task #2: Go to this USA Today interactive on why people voted for Trump. Read (or listen) to some of their reasons. See if you can identify any prospective, retrospective, party-line, or rational choice voter answers.
Are there any other factors that voters use when determining who or what to vote for?
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