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Voters' Choices and Candidates' Campaigns - Unit 10

Voters' Choices and Candidates' Campaigns - Unit 10

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Social Studies

11th Grade

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Clarence Opolsky

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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.

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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.

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geography

personality

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Multiple Choice

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

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Candidate's personality

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Economic conditions

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Party loyalty

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Foreign policy stance

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Multiple Choice

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

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Split-ticket voter

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Single-issue voter

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Straight-ticket voter

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Swing voter

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Multiple Choice

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

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Supreme Court justices have term limits

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The president directly appoints justices without Senate approval

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Justices serve lifetime appointments and can influence the nation for decades

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Voters can directly vote for Supreme Court justices

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