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20 Cards in this Set
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voters who think of themselves as neither republican or democrats
party loyalty is weak |
independent
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the national voter registration act
requires states to offer voter registrattion with a drivers liscence application, renuals, or adress changes Also, at certain social service agencies and in schools/libraries |
motor voter law
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when the voter chooses people from different parties on the ballot
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split ticket
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the number of people that voted
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voter turnout
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Because the majority of Americans consider themselves either Dem or Rep, most vote for members of their party...this has a great influence on the decisions of voters
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party loyalty
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an extremely loyal Democrat
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yellow dog democrat
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what the party believes in...idealology, people vote for a particular candidate because of what they stand for or are adressing
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issues
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one who is caught between conflicting elements in his or her own life such as religion, income level, and peer group
Ex: Cathilocs are more likely to vote democratic than republican |
cross-pressured voter
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"I know how it feels to have to work for something. I worked my way through college since my daddy couldnt afford to send all 5 of us to school."
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plain folks
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when someone famous or well liked claims to support a candidate...endorsement
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testimonial
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Everybody is voting for this person, so you should, too.
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Bandwagon
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"Mudd slinging"
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labeling
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when voters select the candidates of their party only
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straight ticket voters
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when candidates appear infront of flags or other patriotic symbols
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transfer
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just as important as issues is the way voters precieve the candidates
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image
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living in the US...one of the requirements to be a voter
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residency
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quoting only the stats that support the candidate
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"card-stacking"
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people who dont vote
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nonvoters
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I have a Plan
I <3 Clean Air |
glittering generalities
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using ideas, info, or rumors to influence the voters' opinions
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propoganda
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