1. Voting Behavior November 4, 2014 Voting Behavior November 4, 2014 Objective: Understand and Analyze factors that effect voting behavior!! AP REVIEW QUESTION: Identify two characteristics of a valid, scientific, public opinion poll.

2. I.Geography-page 303 www.270towin.com 1.Solid South: 1.Traditionally 2.Change 2.Great Plains: 3.Rocky Mountains: 4.New England: 5.Great Lakes: 1.Swing States 2.Ohio Republicans=“L”: Far West

3. III. Party ID- Psychological attachment 1.Strongest predictor 2.The new trend 1.Party Dealignment 3.Straight ticket voting 4.Split-ticket voting 5.Independents (Undies)

4. IV. Demographic Factors (WHY) 1.Gender: 2.Race: 3.Social Class: 4.Religion: 5.Education

5. V. Issues 1.“It’s the economy, stupid!” 1.3 ISSUES  2016 2.Retrospective Voting 3.Prospective/Policy Voting VI. Candidate Appeal 1.Character 2.Leadership 3.Charisma

6. Florida 2000 Humor 1.1000 voters voted for all 10 presidential candidates 2.3600 voted for all 10 candidates except Bush 3.700 voted for all 10 candidates except Gore 4.7000 voted for BOTH Bush and Gore

7. Analyzing voting behavior charts Identify 1 trend

8. Bringing it all together Taking all you now know about your generation: 1.List 2 conclusions regarding millenials and voter turnout/voting behavior? 2.Explain 2 effects that millenials will have on US elections over the next decade?