Democracy & Participation: Voting Behaviour Flashcards

1
Q

What was the gender gap in 2016?

A

11%, more men voting for Trump

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2
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What was the impact of Bush’s republican campaign on Hispanics?

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  • He got 31% of their vote (from 20% in 1996)
  • He spoke fluent Spanish whilst introducing a number of policies directed at Hispanics.
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3
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What does β€˜Rustbelt’ mean in terms of states?

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  • The geographic region from New York through the Midwest that was once dominated by manufacturing.
  • The Rust Belt is synonymous with regions facing industrial decline and abandoned factories rusted from exposure to the elements.
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4
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What is the impact of the rustbelt states?

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  • Some joined the Tea Party movement from 2009.
  • In Trump’s presidential election, Trump won 7/9 of the Rustbelt states.
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5
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What elections did the Republicans win every safe seat in the south?

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2000 & 2004

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6
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Since 1992, what states have the Democrats won on the West Coast?

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California, Oregon, and Washington

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7
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What statistics demonstrate that urban regions are more likely to vote democrat in 2020?

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66% of those from urban regions voted Democrat

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8
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What statistics demonstrate that rural regions are more likely to vote republican?

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65% of those within rural regions voted republican in 2020

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9
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What percentage of 18-29 year olds voted Democrat in 2018?

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72%

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10
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What statistics from 2020 demonstrate how gender alone is a less significant factor in determining voter behaviour?

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  • 53% of men voted Trump.
  • 57% of women voted Biden.
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11
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What % of Black Americans voted for Biden in 2020?

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87%

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12
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What % of Hispanics/Latinos voted Democrat in 2020 and 2016?

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65% (both)

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13
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What % of black women voted for Democrats in 2020?

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91%

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14
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What % of white evangelicals voted Trump in 2020?

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76%

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15
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What % of post graduates voted Republican in 2020?

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37%

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16
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What % of black college graduates voted Democrat in 2020?

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92%

17
Q

When polled, what did Hispanics put as their number 1 priority?

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Economic competence/ the economy