Which of the following accurately compares the retrospective and prospective models of voting behavior? (A) Retrospective: Based on the citizen's individual best interest. Prospective: Based on party preferences, regardless of issues. (B) Retrospective: Based on a party or candidate's recent actions on an issue. Prospective: Based on estimates of how a candidate will decide on issues. (C) Retrospective: Based on the voter's history of party support. Prospective: Based on party or candidate performance in the recent past. (D) Retrospective: Based on past performance. Prospective: Based on predictions of future performance by a party or candidate.
Social Studies · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
Answered on
(D) Retrospective: Based on past performance. Prospective: Based on predictions of future performance by a party or candidate.
Retrospective voting is when voters look back on a candidate's or party's past performance to make a decision on their vote. It's essentially a performance evaluation of what has already occurred. For example, if a voter believes the economy has improved during the incumbent's term, they may vote for the incumbent as a sign of approval.
Prospective voting, on the other hand, involves looking forward and making predictions about which candidate or party will perform better in the future. This type of voting relies on promises, policy proposals, and the perceived competence and values of a candidate or party in terms of addressing future challenges.