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Political Science
AP Government- Political Participation
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Rational Choice Voting
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Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen's individual interest
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Rational Choice Voting
Voting based on what is perceived to be in the citizen's individual interest
Retrospective Voting
Voting for a candidate because you like his or her past actions in office.
Prospective Voting
Voting for a candidate because you favor his or her ideas for handling issues.
clothespin voting
he vote cast by a person who does not like either candidate so cotes for the less objectionable of the two, putting a clothespin over his or her nose to keep out the unpleasant stench.
Political efficacy
belief that ordinary citizens can influence the government
