Prospective voting
CLEP American Government, Chapter 31
Prospective voting
Citizens reward or punish an incumbent or governing party for perceived performance involving the economy, war, scandal, public services, crisis management, or promises kept. Pocketbook judgments emphasize personal economic experience; sociotropic judgments emphasize the broader economy. Attribution is difficult because presidents, Congress, the Federal Reserve, states, courts, foreign events, and private markets can all influence outcomes. Voters may still use a simple reward-or-punish shortcut because learning each institution's share of responsibility is costly.
Prospective voting looks forward. Voters compare expected policies, competence, character, and governing priorities. Platforms, debates, prior records, endorsements, and party labels help them forecast. A promise's appeal and credibility both matter: a preferred proposal may be valued less if the candidate lacks authority, coalition support, or a plausible path to enactment. Past performance can supply evidence for a future forecast, so the time direction of the conclusion determines the label.
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