Politics Revision - 9

This is an A-Level Politics Revision Quiz that covers voting behavior.
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Last updated: April 30, 2020
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What used to be the key determinant of how people would vote?
Class
What is the term given to any group of voters who will loyally vote for a party, regardless of any personal issues?
Core Voters
However, in recent years (especially during the 2019 election) this was no longer the case, as a result of what? Where people no longer vote according to their social class.
Class Dealignment
Traditionally, what party were women more likely to favour? Howerver, this is no longer the case and gender is not really associated as being a crucial determinant on how people vote.
Conservatives
For every ten years, how much more likely are you to vote Conservative? (Percentage Increase)
9%
What was the 18-19 demographic turnout in the 2017 general election? Consider that it was 77% for those between 60-69.
57%
What percentage of BAME voted Labour in 2015? They're collective turnout, however, was only 56%.
65%
What is the term given to the theory that politics requires cultural and moral resources to engage the people and make them feel part of society? As such, citizens have certain responsibilites and duties to make society work effectively.
Social Capital
What is the theory which assumes that voters will make a logical judgement based on what is in their own best interests and will vote accordingly?
Rational Choice Theory
What is the term given to the style of voting where voters place one issue above all others and cast their vote based on that issue?
Issue Voting
What is the term given to an issue where voters share a common preference and will vote on who they believe is best placed to deliver on this issue?
Valence Issues
What is the term given to the style of leadership where the prime minister relies on his or her own circle of advisers, rather than cabinet?
Spatial Leadership
As a result of the growth of the above, what has become a far more important consideration for voters during elections?
Party Leadership
What party did the Sun support in 1997 which led to many voters switching allegiance and showed the influence of the media in voting behaviour?
Labour
What was the term associated with the Conservatives after the media reported on a number of sex and corruption scandals within the party, which was instrumental in swinging voters to Tony Blair?
Sleaze
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