Question

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the retrospective and prospective models of voting behavior?

(A) Based on what is in the citizen's individual best interest Based on party preferences, regardless of issues
(B) Based on party or candidate's recent actions on an issue Based on estimates of how a candidate will decide on issues
(C) Based on voter's previous history of party support Based on party or candidate performance in the recent past
(D) Based on predictions of how a party or candidate will perform in the future

Answer 1

The answer is (B) Based on party or candidate's recent actions on an issue Based on estimates of how a candidate will decide on issues

Step-by-step explanation:

Retrospective model is based on the candidates previous actions, while the prospective model focuses on predictions about candidates actions.