2021 Voter Behaviour Higher Modern Studies

At which age do people typically switch to becoming Conservative voters?

• 29

• 39

• 47

• 52

Statistically, the younger you are, the more likely you are to vote for the

• Labour party

• Conservatives

Social class was very significant in the Scottish referendum. Poorer people living in more deprived areas were more likely to vote YES than richer people in wealthier areas.

• False

• True

Historically, which social class traditionally supported Labour

• AB

• DE

Which statement is true

• The higher your education level the more likely you are to vote Labour

• The higher your education level the more likely you are to vote Conservative

Which people are less likely to actually turnout to vote on an election day? Tick which ever one(s) apply

• wealthier people

• younger people

• poorer people

• older people

Which % of over 65 voted in 2019

• 84%

• 74%

• 64%

• 54%

What % of DE voters chose the Conservatives in 2019?

• 47%

• 37%

• 27%

Which political party was the most popular with ALL social classes in 2019?

• Labour

• Conservative

Which of the following can explain why younger people are more likely to vote Labour. Tick the one(s) that apply.

• They are idealistic and see Labour as a challenge to authority.

• They are more likely to be in education or lower paid jobs so attracted by Labour's policies of free uni and protecting benefits.

• They own homes and have well paid jobs and are against concerned with their pension rather than paying higher taxes to support the welfare state.