The Electoral Reward and Punishment Model of Voting Maintains That

question 37

Multiple Choice

The electoral reward and punishment model of voting maintains that

• A)candidates take the most popular positions they can during an election campaign.
• B) parties appeal to the midpoint of the political spectrum.
• C) past performance and personal competence are important for explaining vote choice.
• D) parties offer clear and distinct policy positions during the campaign.
• E) candidates differ from their party's platforms to decrease accountability.

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Definitions:

Cerebellar Peduncles

Three pairs of stalk-like structures that connect the cerebellum to the brainstem, involved in movement and posture.

Arbor Vitae

The tree-like structure in the cerebellum made up of white matter, which helps coordinate and regulate muscular activity.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production, regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.