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mckennatimberlake

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How does the voting behavior of Protestants differ from those of other religious faiths? To what extent is faith an accurate predictor of voting habits?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Differentiate between conventional forms of political participation and unconventional forms of participation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain how Protestants in general are increasingly likely to vote for Republicans, due to the rise of social conservatism and the Republican Party's emphasis on personal responsibility.
2. Discuss how this differs from Jewish voters, who are reliable supporters of the Democratic Party, and describe how Catholics are now trending toward the Republican Party due to the salience of abortion as an issue.
3. Explain how religious groups have tended to vote in clear patterns, but those patterns seem to be declining.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that conventional forms of participation are those that are commonly accepted, while unconventional participation is a type of activism that features unusual or extreme events.
2. Explain that conventional forms of participation include voting, letter writing, and campaign contributions.
3. Explain that unconventional forms of participation include protests, boycotts, and picketing.



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