For this assignment, we will imagine a simple stick figure representing the American voter. Extend lines outward from the body to create spokes and label each spoke with the following factors.
The Influences on Likelihood to Vote on this voter part are:
1. Age - Explain how age can affect voter turnout, e.g., older individuals may be more likely to vote.
2. Education - Describe how education levels can influence political engagement, e.g., higher education often correlates with higher voter turnout.
3. Income - Explain how income may impact voting, e.g., higher income individuals might have different voting patterns.
The Influences on Voting Choices are:
4. Party Affiliation - Explain how a person's political party affiliation can strongly influence their voting choices.
5. Issues - Describe how personal beliefs on specific issues can guide voting decisions, e.g., a focus on healthcare, economy, etc.
6. Candidate Characteristics - Explain how voters may be influenced by a candidate's personality, experience etc.
We will connect each spoke to the central figure and provide brief annotations to explain the relationships. For instance, for "Age," you could write "Older individuals tend to have higher voter turnout," and so on.
So, this simple sketch help illustrate the various factors influencing both the likelihood of voting and voting choices.