Factors Influencing Voting Behavior

What are the three main factors political scientists have identified that influence how a person will vote?

• Candidate's age, voter's income, and media coverage

• Party loyalty, issues involved, and characteristics of the candidates

• Social media trends, economic conditions, and international relations

• Family history, geographic location, and educational background

What is one reason people might identify with a particular political party?

• They want to rebel against their parents' political views.

• They believe the party's ideals match their personal beliefs.

• They are forced to choose a party when they register to vote.

• They are influenced by celebrity endorsements.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic that might influence a voter's decision about a candidate?

• Race or ethnicity

• Religion or gender

• Candidate's favorite color

• Social background or personality

What type of voting involves choosing a candidate based on their past actions and performance?

• Prospective voting

• Spatial voting

• Retrospective voting

• Valence voting