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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