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Beliefs & Behavior

part 2. Beliefs & Behavior. Reminder The symbol of the The symbol of the Republican Party Democratic Party. Beliefs & Behavior. In general Party identification has tended to be the most important influence on a person’s vote in presidential elections.

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Beliefs & Behavior

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  1. part 2 Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  2. Reminder • The symbol of the The symbol of the • Republican Party Democratic Party Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  3. In general • Party identification has tended to be the • most important influence on a person’s vote • in presidential elections Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  4. Since 1980 • Women more likely than men to vote . . . • Democratic in presidential elections • This has become known as the “Gender Gap” Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  5. In recent times • Men more likely than women to identify • themselves as Republicans Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  6. In general • People with higher income are • more likely to consider themselves to be Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  7. However . . . • In general, “social class” has become • less predictive of political behavior • than it used to be. Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  8. In general • As compared to rural voters, • urban voters are more likely to vote for • Democrats Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  9. Since 1952 • The largest increase in voter registrations • has been . . . Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  10. Certain Groups • African American Democrats tend to • support more liberal candidates in the party Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  11. Certain Groups • Jewish people tend to be more liberal than the average voter and tend to support • Democrats Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  12. Certain Groups • Catholic voters have tended to be more liberalon economic issues than Protestants • But the overall ideological gap between the • two groups has narrowed over time Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  13. Certain Groups • Over the past few decades “religiosity” • has become more influential in • determining a person’s ideology Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  14. Certain Groups • In the “Latino” category . . . • Voters of Cuban descent tend to be more • supportive of • than people of • other backgrounds Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  15. Leading predictor of how a person will vote • in a congressional election . . . • PARTISANSHIP . . . Party affiliation • rather than • - newspaper endorsements • - gender • - presidential endorsement • - occupation Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  16. Since 1972, voters in presidential elections . . . • Have become more focused on • individual candidates • rather than • - TV debates • - party platforms • - print media Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  17. Compared to general population. . . • Delegates to presidential nomination • conventionsare more ideological • and more highly educated Beliefs & Behavior AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  18. Some Differences A bit of simplification . . . AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  19. Military Spending • Believe we should spend less • Believe we should maintain • peace through strength Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  20. Use of Military Force • More likely to support military • intervention around the world • Less willing to commit troops • to action Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  21. On Abortion • Support “right to life” • Support “freedom of choice” Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  22. Prayer in Public Schools • Are opposed • Are supportive Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  23. Affirmative Action • Favor • Oppose Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  24. Scope of Government • Favor free market • solutions • View government as a • regulator in the public interest Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  25. Taxes • Want to tax • the rich more • Want to keep • taxes low Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  26. Government Spending • Want to keep • spending low • Want to spend • more on the poor Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  27. How to Cut Crime • Believe we should • stop “coddling criminals” • Believe we should solve the • problems that cause crime Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  28. Defendants’ Rights • Believe we should • guard them carefully • Believe we should stop • letting criminals hide • behind laws Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  29. Favorite Presidents Liberals & Conservatives AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  30. Some Differences a 2000 Study . . . AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  31. Liberal or Very Liberal • 32% • 16% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  32. Favor investing Social Security funds • in the stock market • 45% • 71% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  33. Spending on education should • be increased • 53% • 81% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  34. Military spending should be increased • 35% • 65% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  35. Spending to protect the environment • should be increased • 77% • 59% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

  36. Favor government policies to • reduce income differences • 42% • 61% Young v. Old AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS – Beliefs & Behavior

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