Voting Behaviour

• What will Ollie cover in the video regarding voting behavior?

  Key knowledge, examples, analysis, and exam questions
• What traditional determinants of voting behavior does Ollie mention?

  Class, social status, and partisanship
• How has class alignment changed since the 1970s?

  Class has decreased in importance for voting
• What impact did Thatcher have on voting behavior?

  Attracted significant working-class support
• What does partisan dealignment refer to?

  Decline in strong party affiliations among voters
• What is a key characteristic of swing voters?

  They vote for any party each election
• What is voter apathy?

  Disinterest in politics and low turnout
• What are key social factors influencing voting behavior?

  Age, region, class, education, ethnicity, gender
• How do social factors interact with party policies?

  They influence voting based on party image
• What was the turnout difference between older and younger voters in 2017?

  25 percentage points higher for older voters
• What trend is observed regarding voters as they age?

  Voters become more conservative as they age
• What challenge does the Conservative Party face with Millennials?

  Millennials are not becoming more conservative
• What impact did the 2019 election have on traditional voting patterns?

  Conservatives gained support in traditionally labor areas
• What is the significance of the term "red wall" in UK politics?

  Areas traditionally dominated by the Labour Party
• How did the Conservative Party's popularity change due to recent events?

  Declined due to partygate and cost of living crisis
• What does the decline in class importance indicate about voting behavior?

  Voters are influenced by multiple factors now
• What percentage of AB category voters supported the Conservatives in 2019?

  42%
• What does the decline in party membership indicate about partisanship?

  Partisanship is decreasing among voters
• How do social factors predict voting behavior?

  They interact with party policies and image
• What is the impact of home ownership on voting behavior?

  Older voters are more likely to vote Conservative
• What is the relationship between age and voting patterns in the 2019 election?

  Older voters favored Conservatives, younger favored Labour
• What does the term "class dealignment" refer to?

  Decline in class-based voting behavior
• What is the significance of the 2019 election for the Conservative Party?

  It marked a shift in traditional voting patterns
• How do social factors influence voter turnout?

  Older voters tend to have higher turnout rates
• What is the impact of regional differences on voting behavior?

  Regions show varying support for different parties
• What is the role of party policies in influencing voter behavior?

  They shape perceptions and voting decisions
• How does the media influence voting behavior?

  It shapes public perception of parties and candidates
• What factors contribute to the decline of traditional voting behavior?

  Changing society, economy, and party policies
• What is the significance of the 1979 general election?

  It marked a shift in UK political landscape
• What is the importance of case studies in understanding voting behavior?

  They provide real-world examples of trends
• How do demographic factors predict voting behavior?

  They interact with policies and party image
• What is the role of essay plans in exam preparation?

  They help structure responses to exam questions
• How can students prepare for essay questions on voting behavior?

  By practicing questions and creating essay plans
• What is the significance of the term "demographic factors" in voting behavior?

  They are key predictors of voter choice
• What is the impact of party image on voting behavior?

  It influences how voters perceive parties
• How do social factors interact with party policies?

  They shape voter preferences based on policies
• What is the relationship between voter turnout and age?

  Older voters tend to have higher turnout
• What is the significance of the 2010 general election?

  It marked a shift in party dominance
• How do changing societal factors influence voting behavior?

  They affect party policies and voter preferences
• What is the impact of economic changes on voting behavior?

  They can shift voter preferences and party support