Elections and Voting

In the social sciences, a institutions refer to the "rules of the game." Institutions define and limit the choice sets of actors and thus serve as the framework for human interaction (North 1990: 4). Institutions are ubiquitous in social life because they narrow an otherwise unbounded number of options for actors trying to navigate myriad interactions with other actors and their environment. These constraints also help actors predict the behavior of other agents when making strategic decisions. While often conceptualized as the formal rules of order such as laws constitutions and property rights, these formal constraints compose a small proportion of rules that govern human interaction. In almost all social systems, actor choice is shaped by the complex interaction between formal and informal institutions. For more see North or Ostrom.

The election day survey is a survey conducted on election day to gather data and insights about voter behavior, preferences, and trends. It helps political analysts, researchers, and policymakers understand voting patterns and outcomes. This information can be valuable for future elections and shaping political strategies.

If there are 169 000 000 registered voters according to WikiAnswers, then 70.71% of the registered voters voted in November 2008. 86 million democrat - 55 million republican - 28 million others registered

The percentage of registered voters who participate in US elections can vary by election. In recent years, turnout rates have ranged from around 50-60% in midterm elections to 60-65% in presidential elections.

"elect" is the root word for elet and election

Let's try to keep this short and simple. If we think too long, this can get away from us. First, there are lots of extremely wealthy people who consider themselves Democrats. Hollywood types and familes that have transfered wealth. Consider Nancy Pelosi, their agenda is motivated by guilt of wealth and believe they have too much and there are many that have too little so it should be transferred. Due to new mega wealth or inhertting it, they don't need more money nor do they remember who worked hard enough/took risk to obtain the wealth. Nothing persoanl against these types, but these are the true reasons. Second, those who need help adn who mostly don't care if somoen else gives them a break. Initially, these citizens may have had too much pride to accept help from the government but over time it got easier to accpet help and generations teaching idndependence slipped away one justification at a time. So, that leaves those who can benefit from liberal policy or special interests. Of the middle class it's made up of union members plus non-union members who'd secretly prefer and benefit from conservative economic plocy but can't tolerate the social issues supported by conservatives. Then add trial lawyers....those guys on the billboards who if they're honest , would agree too many people went to law school, so they have to eat too...right?

to find out the what the public is thinking

In a republic, voting eligibility typically includes citizens of legal voting age who meet specific residency requirements. This may vary depending on the country and its specific laws. Generally, individuals who are not citizens, are underage, or do not meet residency requirements are not allowed to vote in a republic.

Winning a majority of the votes means winning more than 50% of the total votes cast. If winning requires a "majority", a candidate needs 88 votes. Winning a plurality of the votes means less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate. If winning requires a "plurality", a candidate needs more votes than any of the other 7 candidates.

special-interest groups can form and lobby for funding of a public good that has net benefits for society. Second, political logrolling can be used. In this case, votes are traded to obtain a favorable outcome on decisions that might otherwise be adverse. If the favorable outcome results in funding for a public good that has net benefits for society, then the economic inefficiencies from majority voting will be overcome.

White, male, older, and with higher income levels are more likely to support a Republican presidential candidate.

The amount of rope needed for a Hung Parliament is an idiom and not meant to be taken literally. It suggests a situation where no single party has a clear majority in a legislative body, making it difficult to pass laws or make decisions.

If elections are not held regularly (and with certainty), then there is no assurance that one of the main democratic mechanisms, voting, will actually be useful and this would undermine the ability of the people to control their officials.

Andrew Jackson's supporters were furious when he did not win the 1824 election and said that it was a corrupt bargain

Third parties can represent a threat to the political process when they fragment the voter base, leading to potential vote splitting that could allow a less popular candidate to win. Additionally, they may contribute to political polarization by siphoning votes away from more moderate candidates, thereby reducing the chances of consensus-building and cooperation in government.

Ideas have been brought forth to do away with the Electoral College and elect the President based on popular vote. It was originated because the elite of society felt that the common man was not intelligent enough to vote responsibly.

Many potential voters believe that exercising their right to vote is more important when presidential candidates are on the ballot (rather than at midterm elections when this is not the case).

It depends on what country or organisation you are electing a President of.

USA or Bootle Golf Club?

Political parties control elections by amount of membership. If a certain political party, such as the Democrats, have more members in an area than the Republicans do, then the Democrats will win the election because they will have more voters.

Electoral votes are calculated based on the number of senators and representatives each state has. Each state has a total number of electoral votes equal to the sum of its senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress. The candidate who wins the popular vote in a state typically receives all of that state's electoral votes. The candidate who reaches at least 270 out of 538 total electoral votes wins the presidential election.

Typically, the term "bi-partisan" is used to describe a government or political action that consists of a compromise or joint effort between the two major parties (Democrat and Republican).

Dear fellow students, as your potential house vice captain, I am dedicated to representing our house with integrity, enthusiasm, and teamwork. I believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every member feels valued and heard. Together, let's strive for excellence, unity, and school spirit in all our endeavors. Thank you for your trust and support.

A presidential primary is an election in which voters (1) choose State party organization's delegates to their party's national convention, and/or (2) express a preference for their party's presidential nomination. Sometimes only party members are allowed to vote; other primaries are open to all.

to choose delegates for the national convention (gradpoint)