Media and Voting Behaviour

Question 1

What is voting behaviour?

Answer 1

Patterns in how people vote.

Question 2

How does the media influence
voting?

Answer 2

Media shapes public opinion and decisions.

Question 3

What is partisan alignment?

Answer 3

Being part of a particular political party

Question 4

What is class dealignment?

Answer 4

Decline in class-based voting patterns.

Question 5

What is issue voting?

Answer 5

Voting based on specific policies.

Question 6

What is a swing voter?

Answer 6

Voter who is not related to a particular party

Question 7

What is media bias?

Answer 7

Media favouring one party or perspective.

Question 8

What is agenda-setting?

Answer 8

Media shaping public priorities and issues.

Question 9

What is framing?

Answer 9

Media presenting an issue in a certain way.

Question 10

What is the ‘rally-round-the-flag’ effect?

Answer 10

Increased support for government during crises.

Question 11

What is the influence of social media?

Answer 11

Direct impact on voter opinions and mobilization.

Case study: 2015 UK general election - Social media increased youth voter turnout.

Question 12

What is psephology?

Answer 12

Study of electoral behaviour and voting patterns.

Question 13

What is the bandwagon effect?

Answer 13

Voters support a candidate gaining popularity.

Question 14

What is the boomerang effect?

Answer 14

Voters oppose media-endorsed candidate more.

Question 15

What is tactical voting?

Answer 15

Voting strategically to prevent undesired outcomes.

Case study: 2019 UK general election - Labour voters in marginal seats voted tactically.

Question 16

What is political participation?

Answer 16

Engagement in political processes beyond voting.

Question 17

What is the role of the press?

Answer 17

Inform, influence, and scrutinize political activities.

Question 18

What is the decline of print media?

Answer 18

Shift to online news sources.

Question 19

What is media consolidation?

Answer 19

Control of media by a few companies.

Question 20

What is the role of celebrity endorsement?

Answer 20

Famous individuals influencing voting behaviour.

Case study: 2017 UK general election - Celebrity endorsements, like from J.K. Rowling, influenced Labour’s youth vote.

Question 21

What is the role of televised debates?

Answer 21

Influence undecided voters in elections.

Case study: 2010 UK general election - TV debates helped Clegg gain popularity.

Question 22

What is political polarization in the media?

Answer 22

Increased division of opinions in media.

Question 23

What is the ‘spinning’ technique?

Answer 23

Politicians using media to shape perceptions.

Question 24

What is framing in election coverage?

Answer 24

How media presents a candidate’s image.

Question 25

What is voter apathy?

Answer 25

Lack of interest or participation in voting. ## Footnote Case study: 2008 US Presidential Election - Obama's media strategy mobilized younger voters.

Question 26

What is a scandal?

Answer 26

A political event causing public outrage. ## Footnote Case study: The Profumo Affair - 1960s scandal involving Minister John Profumo.

Question 27

What is the 2009 UK expenses scandal?

Answer 27

MPs claimed excessive expenses, leading to resignations.

Question 28

What is the 'Cash for Questions' scandal?

Answer 28

MPs taking bribes in exchange for political favours.

Question 29

What is the 'Phone Hacking' scandal?

Answer 29

News of the World hacked phones, affecting public trust.

Question 30

What is corruption in politics?

Answer 30

Dishonest or illegal actions by politicians.