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Chapter 10 & 11 - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 10 & 11
Voting and Democracy
Models - 4
Sociological
Social-Psychological
Rational Choice
Candidate image vs issues
Electoral College
Senators + Congressmen = elector # each state
total 538 270 + wins
Violates Democratic Principles
(1) Direct Popular election (2) proportional plan (3) District Plan
Nominating Presidential Candidate
Legislative Caucus, Convention, Direct Primary
National Convention, Delegate Selection, Nomination Campaign, Invisible Primary, Initial Contests, Mist Clearing
Participation
Voting
Decreasing over time
Right to vote = franchise
Turnout
2 party system - democrat/republican
Desire & Ability
socioeconomic status
Psychological engagement
Context
Resources
Group Charateristics
Campaigns
Swing States
Financing
Congressional Candidates
Congressional districts, incumbent,
Performance, Perks, and Pork-Barrel
Incumbent
advantages
More $$, more well known
ELECTIONS
Political Participation & Voting Behavior