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What is one of the most important influences on lawmaker's voting behavior?
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Concerns of voters, political party's, special interest groups, the president, the nature of the issue, and personal beliefs
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This is one of the most important influences on a lawmaker's voting behavior?
Political party identification
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By voting.
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What factors influence our political orientation and voting behavior?
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What determines a person's voting behavior?
there certain income and convictions
What is lobbying groups?
Lobbying groups are political activists of sorts that negotiate with lawmakers. They represent specific industries or products and can use their members' clout and money to influence voting.
Are conservative lawmakers destroying their careers by voting against civil rights on the issue of same-sex marriage?
According to a recent poll, as of 2011, America is still split on gay marriage. It's safe to say that the lawmakers opposed to same-sex marriage are not 'destroying their careers' yet.
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What is the number one indicator of peoples voting behavior?
race and religious background
Is there another way to call mindless behavior?
Yes. It's called "voting Republican".
