Understanding Political Beliefs and Behaviors: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore the formation, evolution, and transmission of political beliefs, as well as the impact of differing beliefs and behaviors on the political process. Delve into platform issues, political affiliations, and their influences to gain a deeper understanding of the political landscape.
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Learning Target Students will understand how political beliefs are formed, evolve and the processes by which they are transmitted. Additionally, Students should understand how differing Political Beliefs and Behavior have consequences for the political process.
Political Beliefs and Behaviors: 1020% A . Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders B . Processes by which citizens learn about politics C . The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion D . The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life E . Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Democrats (Liberals) Platform Issues Republican (Conservative) - GOP Decrease Gun Control (Pro 2nd Amendment) Less sympathetic Cut spending and allow private sector growth Pro-life Less supportive; opposed to Gay Marriage Give Tax BREAKS to the Wealthy Fight to the finish Keep it Private, fix it No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Move to privatization Oppose it Support It Keep it illegal Secure our borders Increased gun control Gun Control More sympathetic More for economic growth & social programs Pro-choice More supportive; support Gay Marriage Tax the Rich End ASAP Obamacare Race to the Top Keep it; fix it Support it Oppose it Legalize it Support less funding than Rep. Immigration Spending Abortion Gay Rights Taxes Military Health Care Education Social Security Welfare Death Penalty Marijuana Homeland Security
Political Affiliation and their Influences What are your political beliefs on these issues? What 3 issues are you the most passionate about? Why do you believe what you believe? or What has influenced your beliefs? Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Political Typology Quiz TYPOLOGY GROUP PROFILES Source: Pew Research - http://www.people-press.org/2014/06/26/typology-comparison/
Public Opinion and Demographic Statistics Study the data provided What conclusions can you draw? Discuss possible conclusions with your group Make a list of these conclusions as a group. Considering the conclusions made, determine a possible thesis you could draw about Political Typology and Demographics. Create an outline with at least 3 supporting details to explain your thesis. Focus on the why of your thesis (not just a longer description of the data already presented) I.E. Thesis: Young people tend to be bystanders Outline why? Young people don t care about politics Young people do not realize how much government can impact them yet Young people are disenchanted by the arguing that takes place in politics and doesn t want to be a part of it. Explain your arguments to the class Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Political Ideology: Coherent set of values and beliefs about public policy Conservative Liberal Under 30 African American Hispanic Women Gender Gap: women more likely to support Democratic candidates (who support social services and oppose military spending) Jews & Catholics Over 60 White Midwest & South born-again Christians Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Public Opinion Distribution of populations beliefs about politics and policy issues Measured by polling Sample size 1000 to 1500 Random Sampling everyone should have a chance to participate Consider Sampling error - typically 3 percent Challenges: Prevalence of cell phones as opposed to land lines Wording of questions can be misleading Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
The Impact of Polling Con Pro Help candidates know what matters to people Tool for democracy Allows for immediate response Politicians become followers (of public opinion) as opposed to leaders Creates bandwagon effect Exit polls can lower voter turnout Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
American Demographics Census indicates changes in population Every 10 years Impacts reapportionment Growth in the West and South since WWII Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Impacts on Apportionment Source: Census.gov http://www.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-data.php
Impacts on Apportionment Source: Census.gov http://www.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-data.php
American Demographics Minority Majority White majority will eventually no longer be a majority Hispanics largest minority group (15%) Largest growing age group Citizens over 65 Impact on Social Security debate Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Political Culture Overall set of values widely shared within a society Equality Freedom Security Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Political Socialization Process through which an individual acquires his or her particular political orientations... Family #1 indicator of political affiliation Schools Educated on values of free enterprise and democracy Better educated citizens are more likely to vote in elections, they exhibit more knowledge about politics and public policy, and they are more tolerant of opposing (even radical) opinions. Media new parent in terms of political socialization Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Not to be a republican at 20 is proof of want of heart; to be one at 30 is proof of want of head. Fran ois Guizot
Age and the impact on Politics Stronger party attachment Increased voter turnout Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Turnout Increases with Age Source: Authors analysis of 2006 Census Bureau data.
Americans and Public Knowledge dismally low The paradox of mass politics is that the American political system works as well as it does given the discomforting lack of public knowledge about politics. - Russell Neuman Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
The American Voter Ideologues Connect opinions and beliefs with broad policy positions Group Benefits voters Groups they like based on benefits for their Group Nature of the times voters Good times party in power; Bad times party out of power No issue content group Vote on personality of candidate Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Political Participation Unconventional Conventional Voting Campaigning Running for office Protest Civil Disobedience Violence Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Americans are ideological conservatives but operational liberals - GOVERNMENT IN AMERICA
The Road to the White House Announce Candidacy 1-2 years before general election Campaign Money, media, momentum Primaries Winter/spring of election year Nominating Conventions Win majority of delegates to win nomination at convention Not the drama it used to be More campaigning General Elections Electoral College Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Selecting the Nominee Caucuses Primaries Voting within state to choose nominee Majority of states New Hampshire has the first one Usually proportional representation when selecting delegates Meeting to express preference for nominee Rural states Iowa has the first one Lower voter turnout Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Nominating process State law and Parties determine rules and guidelines for determining delegates to convention Superdelegates national party leaders who automatically get a delegate slot at the national party convention Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Problems with the Nominating Process Disproportionate attention to early states Long campaigns cost money and time Participation is low and unrepresentative Media has power Attention focused on New Hampshire, Iowa & the horserace Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Nominating Convention Opportunity to energize campaign Adopt Party Platform Presidential Acceptance Speech Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Election Reform McGovern-Fraser Commission Create more democratic primaries by taking power from party bosses and allowing for primaries to select nominee Primary Proposals National Primary Failure to win majority would lead to run-off elections Regional Primary Favorite sons would have an advantage in first regions Graduate Random System Not supported by large states Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Campaigning Media Attention Direct Mail Campaign Commercials Most of budget spent here Importance of the Internet Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Campaign Financing Federal Election Campaign Act Federal Election Commission Tighten reporting requirements Limit overall expenditures Presidential Election Campaign Fund Matching Funds Not used since 2000 Soft money For generic party advertising Banned under McCain-Feingold Act Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Supreme Court and Campaign Financing Buckley v. Valeo (1976) First amendment right upheld to spend as much as you want on your own campaign Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) First amendment right upheld for corporations and unions to spend as much as they want to promote political views Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Campaign Financing Loopholes 527 groups Independent groups with unlimited funding for non-specific political campaigns 501(c) groups Unlimited contributions without reporting Half of funding on political activities Political Action Committees (PACs) Concern of impact of PAC on winners once in office Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Source: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/10/08/us/politics/DONATE.html?ref=politics
Cost of Campaign Time away from real job Fundraising efforts But $ doesn t necessarily mean a win Reinforce Selective perception pay attention to what they already agree with Activate Convert Rarely Promises made cost money and increase gov t power Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Elections Legitimacy Institutionalize politics Provide regular access to political power Primary Elections Select nominees for general elections General Elections Select the leader for a certain position Policy Elections Vote on legislation Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Policy Elections Referendum Voters approve or disapprove of legislation or constitutional amendment Initiative Petition Citizen proposed law with enough signatures to get on ballot Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Election of 1800 John Adams (Federalist) VS Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican) Very little campaigning by candidates Unreliable media coverage 2 Electoral Votes cast by each elector Leads to a tie between Burr and Jefferson House ultimately votes for Jefferson First peaceful transfer of power between parties through the electoral process in world history! Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Election of 1896 William McKinley (Republican) VS William Jennings Bryan (Democrat) Economic debate Republicans: gold standard and high tariffs Democrats: silver standard Highest turnout ever in an election Northeast & Midwest to Republicans South & West to Democrats Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Voting Suffrage Legal right to vote Has increased over time but participation has decreased Political Efficacy Belief that your vote matters Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Non-voting No time Saturday election? No difference between two parties Lack of political efficacy Voter Registration In an attempt to prevent corruption Motor Voter Act (1993) in an attempt to increase registration Elections are often (too often?) Limited choice in elections Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Likely Voters Educated Older White Women Married Government Workers Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Voter Behavior Mandate Theory of Elections Winner has free reign to carry out policy Because he got elected According to that person Party Identification Simplifies voting process Evaluation of Candidates Integrity, Reliability, Competence Policy Voting easier now than ever Voters know where they stand Voters know where candidates stand Voters see a difference between candidates Voters actually vote Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Electoral College archaic, undemocratic, complex, ambiguous, indirect and dangerous Created to allow the nation s elite to elect the President Educated Small State Advantage No Favorite Son Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Number of Delegates per state: Based on total number of Congressmen (Senators plus Representatives) Colorado has 9 Chosen by the political party that wins the most in the popular vote Winner take all system Except Maine and Nebraska Electors cast their vote in December for President For whomever they want to 270 needed to win No majority vote House of Representatives decides Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Problems with the Electoral College In Case of a Tie: House of Representatives chooses the President Senate chooses Vice President The winner of the popular vote may not become President 2000 election (and 1824, 1876, 1888) Nothing requires an elector to vote for the candidate the people choose i.e. John Edwards in 2004 Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
Electoral College Con Pro Gives smaller states voice Without $ would stay on coasts and in cities Need a broad appeal across many states Stability through a 2 party system The winner can lose Not 1 person, 1 vote Minority party not represented Regional campaigning has limited impact Lower voter turnout Weaver's World by Ashley Weaver is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License
