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Important factors in predicting whether citizens will vote are:

Education The more education a voter has, the more likely he or she will vote. Age Middle-aged citizens have the highest voting turnout of all age groups. Income The higher the person's income, the more regularly the person votes.

straight party ticket

One where a voter has selected candidates of his or her party only

cross-pressured voter

One who is caught between conflicting elements in his or her own life

When does propaganda negatively affect voter turnout?

A. calling a candidate just "plain folks"; B. making "glittering generalities"—broad statements with little substance; C. urging voters to jump on the candidate's "bandwagon" because everyone else is; D. "transferring" patriotic images to the candidate; E. using movie or music stars to endorse, or give "testimonials," for a candidate; F. labeling the opposite side or "calling names"; G. "card stacking," when each candidate quotes only the statistics that support his or her side.

Why is meeting residency and registration requirements a problem for many Americans?

Americans move often.

What were four important issues in recent election campaigns?

Social Security, health care, taxes, education, affirmative action, abortion, gun rights, and the environment.

propaganda

The use of ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion

How do many voters react if they believe a president who is seeking reelection is doing a poor job?

they might vote for the other candidate to punish the president. A

Why do weak party voters vote for the rival party's candidates from time to time?

Weak party voters are more influenced by issues than by party loyalty.

. List four factors from a person's background that may influence his or her vote.

a person's age, education, religion, and racial or ethnic background