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Objectives
As a result of this lesson, the student will be able to:
1) define the term, Voter Turnout.
2) describe different voter responses/attitudes to government.
3) analyze the impact of voter turnout and voter attitudes to
government on the outcomes of elections.
4) draw charts and graphs to represent voter turnout.
5) encourage members of the electorate who may be apathetic
towards government to vote.
Important Points
1) Factors influencing the outcomes of elections range from social
and cultural to economic and political. One of the chief
determinants of the outcome of an election is the electorate.
Political Parties, their candidates and volunteers seek to motivate
the electorate to participate in elections as it is their right to do so.
As such, increasing voter turnout and party support is an essential
aspect of campaigning;
Key Terms
Challenge Areas
(To be done after you complete this lesson)
1. Go to the website>>.
http://www.idea.int/vt/country_view.cfm?CountryCode=JM
a. Examine the table carefully then use graph paper to
construct a line graph showing the voter turnout in
Jamaica from 1949 to 2007
b. Look at the columns labeled registration, VAP(Voting
Age Population) turnout and Voting Age Population.
Compare the columns then offer reasons for:
i. Low voter turnout amongst voting age
population;
ii. Some members of the VAP not being registered
voters.
c. Mount finished work on cartridge paper and display it
in the classroom (optional).
Equipment/Materials Needed
Multimedia projector, computers with internet connectivity, pdf reader
and flash player, speakers / headsets for audio and a spacious
classroom
Lesson Notes
Body of Lesson
1) What is Voter Turnout? Internet Use, Problem-Solving.
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Closure
In Class Assignment
1) Use the statistics provided in box 14.2 to construct a bar graph.
Supplemental
Out-of-Class Assignment
1) Read the information provided at the website below on Guyanas
2006 elections. Compare the issues of voter turnout under the
proportional representation system with that of the first-past-the-
post system.
http://www.caribbeanelections.com/gy/past/results_2006.asp.
CSEC Questions
a. Define the terms electorate, ballot and political party (6 marks)
b. Give TWO reasons why some people will not vote (2 marks)
ii. For each strategy, explain why these will be successful. (6marks)
Recommended Materials
The web-links below will prove useful to further understanding the
lesson.
1. http://www.idea.int/vt/country_view.cfm?CountryCode=JM (Voter
Turnout Data for Jamaica)
2. http://www.rockthevote.com/about/about-young-voters/ (About
Young Voters)
Bibliography
Buckle-Scott, L, Davis-Morrison, V, Louis, A and Lunt P. (2012).
Social Studies for CSEC. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Figure 12.1
[Thoughts on our Republic, Voting and the Electorate]. Retrieved June
18, 2012, from:
Box 12.2
[Called Seats/Overall Votes]. Retrieved June 19, 2012, from:
http://www.jamaicaelections.com/local/2012/index.php
Figure 12.2
[The Defiant Electorate]. Retrieved June 19, 2012, from:
http://www.getmilked.com/comics/TheDefiantElectorate.html