Social Studies M2 Voter Turnout

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OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES
What are the Factors
Influencing Election
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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
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Social Studies  Module 2  Unit 1  Lessons13-17

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» How is an election won?
» Why do people vote for a particular
candidate?
» Where does voter interest come from?
» When do people actually decide that they
will vote?
» What does the media have to do with
elections?
» Who pays for elections?

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At the end of this slide presentation you will be able
to:
1.Identify the factors impacting election results
2.Analyse the impact of each factor on the outcome
of elections
3.Assess the factors that affect voter turnout
4.Interpret a map on factors affecting voter turnout

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» Lessons 13, 14 & 15 examined the factors influencing the
outcomes of elections.
» What did you learn?
» Take the following quiz to find out.
» There are seven items look at the image to the left of each
page then write the factor being described in the yellow box
on the right.
START QUIZSTART QUIZ

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Look at the image and then write the factor being described in
the box below it. Click feedback to see the correct answer.
Public
opinion poll
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CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING
FEEDBACK

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MEDIA
COVERAGE
FEEDBACK

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CAMPAIGN
SPENDING
FEEDBACK

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CAMPAIGN
STRATEGY
FEEDBACK

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VOTER
TURNOUT
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VOTER
ATTITUDE TO
GOVERNMENT
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Using your knowledge from Lessons 13-15, assess
the impact of each of the factors on the outcome of
elections by completing the diagram on the next
slide.

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FEEDBACK

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CONTINUE

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YEAR 1961 1966 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011
% 72.8 80.4 76.9 70.1 69.6 68.3 73.2 66.5 63.9 60.9 57.4
TABLE SHOWING VOTER TURNOUT FOR COUNTRY X FROM
1960-2011
Study the table above then answer these questions
1. Which year had the highest voter turnout?
2. Give TWO possible reasons for this high voter turnout
3. Which year had the lowest voter turnout?
4. Account for the low voter turnout
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YEAR 1961 1966 1971 1976 1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011
% 72.8 80.4 76.9 70.1 69.6 68.3 73.2 66.5 63.9 60.9 57.4
TABLE SHOWING VOTER TURNOUT FOR COUNTRY X FROM
1960-2011
Answers
1. 1966 had an 80.4% voter turnout which was the highest from
1960-2011
2. Voter loyalty to party is one reason for a high voter turnout as the
electorate would feel a sense of devotion and responsibility.
Another reason for high voter turnout could be campaign issues
which address the concerns of the electorate.
3. 2011 had the lowest voter turnout
4. One factor which may account for the low voter turnout in 2011 is
voter apathy where the electorate lack interest in the electoral
process and have no reason to vote.
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Observe the map on
the left then state 6
conclusions that can
be made from the
information provided.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Possible ConclusionsPossible Conclusions

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1. Areas with a highly
educated electorate
selected a male
candidate.
2. 3 of the 4 constituencies
that the UPP won have
low income electorate.
3. The 2 constituencies that
selected female
candidates have a
youthful population.
4. UPP won 4 of 7
constituencies.
5. CLP is supported by an
aging electorate.
6. 50% of the UPP
electorate is both highly
educated and youthful.
7. 2/3 of the CLP electorate
is aging, supports male
candidates & of high
income (BONUS)
Suggested
Conclusions

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» Complete the diagram on the next page by briefly explaining
how EACH of the factors named in the ovals affects voter
turnout.
» You should type your responses in the coloured boxes
corresponding to EACH factor.
» For EACH factor you should have BOTH positive and
negative effects.
Click here to type
Positive Effects
Click here to type
Negative Effects

FACTORS
AFFECTING
VOTER
TURNOUT
CAMPAIGN
ISSUES
EDUCATION
VOTER
APATHY
PARTY
LOYALTY
CANDIDAT
E
INCOME AGE
Where the electorate is
guaranteed that their concerns
will be addressed, they are
motivated to vote.
If the electorate is well
educated they will realize
the necessity of voting
Older voters think that it is
important to vote as they
believe that it is a right well
fought for & granted under
Universal Adult Suffrage.
Persons who are not
apathetic are more likely
to vote.
Party faithfuls form the base of any political
party. These people are guaranteed to vote
on election day regardless of age, education
or financial status.
Candidates who are
trustworthy, well experienced
or have a proven track record
public service are likely to
ensure a high voter turnout.
Though the low income bracket
of the electorate forms the bulk
of the population, they are
mainly likely to vote if they are
loyal to a specific party.
CLICK TO READ MORE ON POSITIVE EFFECTSCLICK TO READ MORE ON POSITIVE EFFECTS
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FACTORS
AFFECTING
VOTER
TURNOUT
CAMPAIGN
ISSUES
EDUCATION
VOTER
APATHY
PARTY
LOYALTY
CANDIDAT
E
INCOME AGE
CLICK TO READ MORE ON NEGATIVE EFFECTS
If the electorate has no
confidence that their concerns
will be dealt with they will see
no reason to vote
not well educated, the
electoral process appears
to be of little importance
Young people are usually
reluctant to vote especially
where they are not well
educated or do not see the
importance of the process.
An apathetic electorate is a
sign that the turnout will be
low on election day.
If the electorate loses confidence in their
party of choice they are more likely not to
vote than to voter for another party.
Candidates who are young,
inexperienced or do not appear to be
trustworthy stand a small chance of
ensuring a good voter turnout.
If the electorate is of medium to
high income they are more likely
to be engaged in the electoral
process.
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FACTORS
AFFECTING
VOTER
TURNOUT
CAMPAIGN
ISSUES EDUCATION
VOTER
APATHY
PARTY
LOYALTY
CANDIDATE
INCOME AGE
Where the electorate
is guaranteed that
their concerns will be
addressed, they are
motivated to vote.
If the electorate is well
educated they will
realize the necessity
of voting
Older voters think
that it is important
to vote as they
believe that it is a
right well fought for
& granted under
Universal Adult
Suffrage.
Persons who are
not apathetic are
more likely to vote.Party faithfuls form the base of
any political party. These people
are guaranteed to vote on
election day regardless of age,
education or financial status.
Candidates who are
trustworthy, well
experienced or have a
proven track record
public service are likely
to ensure a high voter
turnout.
Though the low
income bracket
of the electorate
forms the bulk of
the population,
they are mainly
likely to vote if
they are loyal to
a specific party.
FEEDBACK
– Positives
Negative Effects
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FACTORS
AFFECTING
VOTER
TURNOUT
CAMPAIGN
ISSUES EDUCATION
VOTER
APATHY
PARTY
LOYALTY
CANDIDATE
INCOME AGE
FEEDBACK
- Negatives
If the electorate has no
confidence that their
concerns will be dealt
with they will see no
reason to vote
not well educated, the
electoral process
appears to be of little
importance
Young people
are usually
reluctant to vote
especially where
they are not well
educated or do
not see the
importance of the
process.
An apathetic electorate
is a sign that the turnout
will be low on election
day.If the electorate loses
confidence in their party of
choice they are more likely
not to vote than to voter for
another party.
Candidates who are
young, inexperienced
or do not appear to be
trustworthy stand a
small chance of
ensuring a good voter
turnout.
If the electorate
is of medium to
high income
they are more
likely to be
engaged in the
electoral
process.
Positive Effects
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» If you wish to review other concepts in this lesson, go to the
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Diagrams and images were created by the writer
(Candice Watson) using clip art and shapes.

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