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Voter behavior. idiotes —those that did not vote or otherwise take part in public life millions of Americans don’t vote!. more vote in presidential elections than in off-year elections more vote in general elections than in primary or special elections “ballot fatigue”. “cannot voters”.
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idiotes—those that did not vote or otherwise take part in public life millions of Americans don’t vote!
more vote in presidential elections than in off-year elections • more vote in general elections than in primary or special elections • “ballot fatigue”
“cannot voters” “non voters” little difference who wins bad weather overwhelming or lengthy election procedures time-zone factor lack of interest • resident aliens • ill or physically disabled • unexpectedly called from home • mental conditions • jail or prison • religious beliefs
so, who does vote? • higher levels of income, education and occupational status • well-integrated into community life • strong sense of party identification • women vote more than men
The Sociological Factors that affect voter behavior are… • a voter’s personal characteristics (age, race, religion, income, occupation, education, etc.) • a voter’s group affiliations (family, co-workers, friends, etc.)
Now… • You are going to create two fictional American people. You can choose to create • the typical voter and non voter • the typical Democrat and Republican You can either draw these individuals or find pictures in magazines. On the back, you are to write a profile for each, including all the characteristics we discussed in class today: income, occupation, education, gender, age, religious and ethnic background, geographical location
