Themes on Political Parties and Voting Behavior

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Political parties and Voting Behavior

Thesis : What are the predominant political factors that affect the voting behavior of a

population

Hypothesis : Pluralism , ideology , religion and social factors are the predominant political

factors that affect the voting behavior of the population

Introduction

Pluralism in voting population is a natural phenomena in European and American

cosmopolitan societies . Elsewhere , in Asia and far- East ethnic diversity too exists

A consequence of this pluralism is multi-party political system .Interests

of different

segregated sections of society based on issues , ethnicity , public policy

loyalties etc . are represented by different political parties . This should

ideally and practically lead to a multi-party system . This system is obviously more

democratic . The voters choice is increased . The political parties thus become more

competitive against each other . This makes the political parties more accountable to the

people in to win their `trust and confidence . This pluralism affects voting behavior

and has serious impacts on national politics . Voters choices are often prejudiced and

biased . This is quite reasonable as we are living in an imperfect society

The American Elections : Voting behavior in Democrat and Republican elections

`A loss of American voter 's faith in Democracy

The American voters today don 't identify themselves with either Democrats or

Republicans according to many surveys and statistical studies . The Presidential elections

have seen a decline in the participation of eligible voters , as observed since the 1950s

and 1960s . The eligible voting population has increased in America but the number of

registered voters is decreasing . Dissatisfied by the Democrats and Republicans not

bringing effective reforms the voters have lost interest in politics as a

consequence of politicians

Does this phenomena indicate the American citizens disillusionment with a

predominantly much polarized American two-party democracy

According to political scientists the political non-participation of Americans is a

matter of concern for the health of American political system . The Americans are now

cynical and distrustful of politics , politicians and the Government Experts believe such a

trend could lead to the breakdown of American political system . Contrary to the belief of

these experts many Democrat and Republican partisan parties claim they have the ability

to draw supporters for their parties . They argue that the American 's have thus not lost

faith in Democracy

Viewpoints . Voting Behavior . Introduction `The `God-gap ' difference between the Republicans and the democrats

The Republicans are known for their conservative ideology and policies whereas

the democrats are known for their liberal ones . It is a well established public opinion that

the more religiously an American is inclined the more likely he is to vote for the

Republicans and the other way round for the Democrats . Karlyn Bowman a public

relations expert raised a question in this context at a conference for media men . This

`God-gap ' had overshadowed many other issues and changed the voting patterns in the

November , 2006 Presidential elections . Thus the `God-gap ' has begun to play an

important role in the American public life

Since 1992 , this...