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POLS 101 1st Edition Lecture 19Outline of Current Lecture I. Voting, Elections, and Campaigns. Chap. 13- Voter TurnoutII. CampaignsCurrent LectureI. Voter Turnout- For some people politics is not important, they may believe it does not affect them or they cannot change, or be satisfied, and choose not to participate or vote.We measure voter turnout in America much different than in other countries. We evaluate all people of age to vote, compared to who actually votes, so it is a much lower percentage. European countries see voters door to door to encourage people to register to vote. A. Why people should vote? Our democracy depends on it, and citizens preferences will impact government decisions. Policies will consider the greater needs of all citizens. Citizens should feel pride in voting by completing citizen duties and adults are socialized to believe they should participate in voting. When people vote, they are more likely to accept policies, which they don’t like because they have opportunity to vote again and make change in the future. Self-interest is a reason to vote, those who understand and participate in system are more likely to believe government is working for them. B. Who votes and who doesn’t? – Young people do not vote as much. In year 2000, it was a very competitive presidential race and 18-24 year olds voted at 32.3% and 65-74 year old people voted at 69.6%. Policies are more responsive to older citizens. C. Qualities of people who are more likely to vote- Those who are educated citizens are more likely to vote more, probably understand the system better, the importanceof democracy, and the importance of citizen participation in the system. Medium to high income citizens are more likely to vote, more money at state and more income is associated with higher degree of education. Those who are minorities, either ethnic or racial, are generally less likely to vote, overtime they will get same turnout as non-minorities. Traditionally, there has been low voter turnout for Hispanics, but recently they are voting at same rate other citizens are voting at. Strong partisans aremore likely to vote, have strong political affiliation. Making a contribution to your These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.party, being a party member, joining an interest group, contacting government officials are all citizen participation. D. Retrospective Voting- more likely to have this- do not need to know anything about opponent, voting on what the candidate has done or not done in office. E. Retrospective voting is Different than issue voting- voter had to agree with candidateon issue, and vote according to issue stance of candidate. F. Are you a better vote as being affiliate with a party or be independent? MYTH OF THE INDEPENDENT- Independents are less interest, less informed, and less likely to vote. Probably voting with less information that voter with party affiliation. If you areaffiliated, your party acts as a guide or cue. II. CampaignsA. Presidential Campaigns- Early Stage- Nominations- Parties decide who will run for their party in an election- Conventions- National Conventions- delegates from across the country will attend, the official nomination is conferred at the national convention. In most states, a primary system is used, so voters have a say in which the parties nominee will be. Party elections, a ballot used for which individual your party should nominate for the election for a particular office. -Colorado- Combine caucus system with primary elections. Caucus System- precinct level the caucus system, go to a meeting, ask for money, talk about candidates for local positions, sheriff, state legislators. Submit ideas at caucus, some participants will be chosen from county caucus to participate in county convention. Candidates will be touring the county conventions, running for state legislator, US. Congress candidates. Get list of issues, and get to write county platform. After county convention, you can attend a meeting nominations the congressional legislation or another meeting for state nominations. It is from the congressional and state conventions where you get chosen to be a delegate to attend the national


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