Why do people vote the way they do?
Voter Influences
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Voting is influenced by the political climate in your area. Voter turnout is often affected by the media's representation of a candidate. Voting can be affected by the way a candidate interacts with the public. Voting can also be affected by whereabouts in the country a person lives Voting is also affected by a person's age and social class
Voting Influences
Voting means choosing which person or idea is best for us and our community. Influences are things that can help us decide who to vote for - like listening to the news or talking with family and friends. These things can help us make choices in voting.
What are Voter Influences?
Political Advertising: The use of paid media to persuade political views and create a favourable opinion of certain candidates or ideologies. Voter Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters in an election that vote in that election. Social Class: your placement within a societal group in connection to your level of education, job and cultural experiences
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What do you think are some of the key factors that could influence the way you vote?
Location Age Social Class Media
Voter Influences
What do you think are some examples of how political parties use the media to influence how voters make their decisions during an election?
Newspapers TV Radio Social Media
Media Influences
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What is the most important factor that influences a person's vote?
- Age
- Location
- Social Class
- Media
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Which age group do you think is most likely to turn out and vote?
- 65 and older
- 35-64 years old
- 18-35 years old
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