ISBN:
9781317353249
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (139 Seiten)
,
Diagramme
Series Statement:
ProQuest Ebook Central
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Bergbower, Matthew L. A profile of the American electorate
DDC:
306.2
Keywords:
USA
;
Wahlverhalten
;
Motivation
;
Polarisierung
Abstract:
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Introduction: Some Politics Change, Some Voters Stay the Same -- What This Book Is Not About, and Other Short comings -- A Half-Century of Dramatic Political Changes -- Southern Political Realignment -- Plan, Intended Audiences, and Philosophy of This Book -- Notes -- References -- 2 Genesis: How Do People Become Liberals and Conservatives? -- Major Source #1: Political Socialization -- Major Source #2: Genetics -- Concluding Reflections: Creating a Political Identity -- Notes -- References -- 3 Voter Choice: The Decision Is Simple, but Is It Predetermined? -- A Simplistic Guide to the Three Models of Voting Behavior -- The Columbia Model -- The Michigan Model -- The Rational Choice Model -- How Applicable Are These Models to Voting in the 21st Century? -- Who Are the Independents and Swing Voters? -- Where Do Campaigns Fit in Voter Decision Making? -- Concluding Reflections: Partisans and Campaigns -- Notes -- References -- 4 Political Knowledge: What Facts Do Voters Need to Know? -- The Importance of a Well-Informed Citizenry -- Data Collection and Results on Political Recall Knowledge -- Three Arguments Combating the Stereotype of Americans Being Politically Stupid -- Argument #1: The Sources of Political Information Are Imperfect -- Argument #2: On-LineProcessing and Information Shortcuts Allow Citizens to Act as if They Are Fully Info rmed -- Argument #3: Measuring Political Knowledge Is Imperfect -- Concluding Reflections: Is the Importance of Political Knowledge Within the Electorate Exaggerated? -- Notes -- References -- 5 Voter Turnout: Institutional Barriers and Group Motivations -- The Rationality of Voting -- Why Is U.S. Voter Turnout Low? -- Major Reason #1: Institutional Characteristics
Abstract:
Major Reason #2: Certain Societal Groups Are Disenfranchised -- Where Do Campaigns Fit in the Variability of Individual-Level Turnout? -- Concluding Reflections: Prioritizing Who Votes in America -- Notes -- References -- 6 Polarization: How Bad Is It, and Is It Growing? -- Examining Polarization in the Present Day -- Explanation #1: Priority Differentials-Republicans and Democrats Have Become More Polarized in Their Policy Priorities -- Explanation #2: Opinion Differentials-Opinions of Democrats and Republicans Have Become More Polarized on Major Issues of the Day -- Explanation #3: Perceptual Differentials-Negative Perceptions of the Opposing Party Have Grown -- Concluding Reflections: The Future of Polarization -- Notes -- References -- 7 Exploring Solutions: Policy Answers to a Better Citizenry -- Reform #1: Presidential Elections Should Inspire Better Voters -- Reform 1A: Apply Additional Rules for Presidential Debates -- Reform 1B: Include More Honest Appeals in Campaigns -- Reform 1C: Eliminate the Electoral College and Replace It with a Popular Vote -- Reform 1D: Have Regional Primary Elections -- Reform 1E: Have Presidential Elections with Instant-Runoff Voting -- Reform #2: Improve the Quality of Information from the Media -- Reform #3: Limit Electioneering from Outside Interests -- Reform #4: Adopt Automatic Voter Registration and Nationwide Same-Day Registration to Ease the Cost of Voting -- Reform #5: An Investment in Civics Education Is Needed to Produce Better Citizens -- Concluding Reflections: Strengthening Democratic Principles -- Notes -- References -- 8 Conclusion: Renewing American Citizenship -- Can American Exceptionalism Be Diminished by Its Citizens? A Historical Comparison -- How Do 21st-Century Americans Fare in Citizenship? -- Notes -- References -- Index
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