Voters' Choices and Candidates' Campaigns - Unit 10

Open Ended

Imagine you are going to vote in a presidential election. Which issue would most influence your choice, and why?

Some issues you may consider are economy, foreign policy, energy and climate, social issues

or Supreme Court appointments.

Match

A candidates' personal traits such as religion, ethnicity, and gender can influence which candidate a voter prefers.

Match the example to the influencing factor.

• Gabby, a Catholic, votes for a Catholic candidate for state senator because Gabby believes the candidate shares her values.

• Jeremy, who lives in Wisconsin, votes for a presidential candidate who grew up in Wisconsin and may be familiar with the issues its population faces.

• Jamila votes for a candidate for the House of Representatives who she believes is respectful, honest, and a positive role model.

identity

geography

personality

• identity

• geography

• personality

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered the most reliable predictor of voting behavior?

• Candidate's personality

• Economic conditions

• Party loyalty

• Foreign policy stance

Multiple Choice

What term describes a voter who prioritizes one specific issue above all others when making voting decisions?

• Split-ticket voter

• Single-issue voter

• Straight-ticket voter

• Swing voter

Multiple Choice

Why might Supreme Court appointments be an important factor for some voters when choosing a president?

• Supreme Court justices have term limits

• The president directly appoints justices without Senate approval

• Justices serve lifetime appointments and can influence the nation for decades

• Voters can directly vote for Supreme Court justices