1.4.2 The influence of various factors on voting behaviour

• Voting behaviour refers to the factors that influence how people vote in elections
• Voters' long-term loyalty to a particular political party is called affiliation
• A voter's party affiliation may lead them to consistently support a certain party
• Recent trends show a decline in class loyalty in voting behaviour.


  True
• The traditional voting alignment sees working-class voters supporting Labour, while middle and upper-class voters support the Conservatives
• Which religious groups in the UK generally split their votes between the Conservatives and Labour parties?

  Hindus and Sikhs
• Order the key factors influencing voting behavior in the UK from general to specific.

  1️⃣ Party affiliation

  2️⃣ Issues and policies

  3️⃣ Leader/candidate image

  4️⃣ Social background

  5️⃣ Media influence
• Voting behaviour is significant because it determines election outcomes and the composition of government.


  True
• Understanding voting behaviour is crucial for political parties to craft effective campaign strategies.


  True
• The media coverage of a leader can influence public opinion and voting patterns.


  True
• What is the historical voting alignment of working-class voters in the UK?

  Labour Party
• What is one of the key factors influencing voting behavior in the UK according to the context?

  Social class
• Christians in the UK tend to favor conservative parties on issues like abortion and family values.
• What is the significance of voting behavior in UK politics?

  Determines election outcomes
• What role does party affiliation play in influencing voting behavior?

  Long-term loyalty
• Traditional class loyalty is declining due to social mobility, changing occupational structures, and new issues.
• Social mobility and new issues have reduced traditional class loyalty in voting behavior.


  True
• Why did working-class voters historically support the Labour Party?

  Economic interests
• Which political ideology emphasizes tradition and individual responsibility?

  Conservatives
• What type of factor is social class in influencing voting behavior?

  Social background
• Which political party has historically been strongly supported by Jewish voters?

  Labour Party
• Older voters in the UK tend to focus on issues like healthcare
• Manual labor occupations are more likely to align with the Labour Party.
• Match the voting behavior factor with its description:

  Party affiliation ↔️ Long-term loyalty to a party

  Issues and policies ↔️ Positions on key policy matters

  Social background ↔️ Demographic characteristics

  Media influence ↔️ Impact of news and advertising
• Which factors have influenced the shift in voting behavior away from traditional class alignment?

  Social mobility, new issues
• The traditional voting alignment saw working-class voters support the Labour Party.
• Muslim voters in the UK often support left-leaning parties that champion multiculturalism.

  True
• Match the age group with their key concerns.

  18-34 ↔️ Social justice, environment

  55-74 ↔️ Healthcare, pensions
• Order the reasons why understanding voting behaviour is significant in UK politics:

  1️⃣ Determines election outcomes

  2️⃣ Reflects preferences of the electorate

  3️⃣ Provides insights into political trends
• Match the voting behaviour factor with its description:

  Party affiliation ↔️ Voters' long-term loyalty to a party

  Issues and policies ↔️ Voters' positions on key policy debates

  Leader/candidate image ↔️ Voters' perceptions of party leaders
• Working-class voters may support the Conservatives due to policies on Brexit
• Social mobility and new issues are causing a shift in traditional voting patterns.

  True
• How do religious affiliations and beliefs influence voting behavior in the UK?

  Shape political preferences
• Muslim voters in the UK often support left-leaning parties due to their emphasis on multiculturalism.

  True
• Voting behavior reflects the preferences and priorities of the electorate
• A voter's social background can influence their voting behavior.


  True
• Match the religious group with their typical voting pattern in the UK:

  Christians ↔️ Favor conservative parties

  Muslims ↔️ Support left-leaning parties

  Hindus/Sikhs ↔️ Split votes between Conservatives and Labour

  Jews ↔️ Historically favor Labour
• Some working-class voters supported Conservatives due to Brexit
• Muslims in the UK often support parties that champion multiculturalism
• What do younger generations often prioritize in voting behavior?

  Social justice