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Political Parties & Voting
Political Parties
What are they?
The main goal of political parties is to
influence policy by lobbying politicians
take care laws are faithfully executed
control government by winning elections
What office did John Dean hold?
To what does John Dean compare compulsory voting?
Does the author place greater value on civic duty (what a citizen must do) or liberty (a citizen's right to make their own choices)?
civic duty
liberty
From what newspaper does this column come?
According to this author, why might it be irresponsible to encourage people to "just vote"?
Do you think this author would be in favor of mandatory voting or against it?
in favor of mandatory voting
against mandatory voting
How Voters Decide
Influences on voter behavior
According to the video's conclusion, what factor is most important in determining how people vote?
issues
candidate characteristics
party loyalty
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