Author Question: How is voter turnout most likely affected by negative campaigning? a. Voter turnout is likely ... (Read 41 times)

Medesa · **on:** Jul 13, 2018

How is voter turnout most likely affected by negative campaigning?

a. Voter turnout is likely higher, because many voters are familiar with the opposing candidates' weaknesses and want to ensure they lose.
b. Voter turnout is likely higher, because the brain remembers negative messages better than positive ones.
c. Voter turnout is likely lower, because many potential voters conclude that all politicians are dirty.
d. Voter turnout is likely lower, because many potential voters conclude that America needs more than two political parties.

Question 2

What are the likely reasons for middle-aged and older people being more likely to vote than the young?

a. Middle-aged people are at their peak earning levels, and older people are concerned with Social Security and Medicare benefits.
b. Middle-aged people tend to have high mortgages, and older people are concerned with retirement and grandchildren.
c. Middle-aged people tend to have advanced degrees, and older people are concerned with Social Security and Medicare benefits.
d. Middle-aged people tend to live in urban areas, and older people are concerned with Social Security and Medicare benefits.