1. Qualifications, Rights, Behavior
Voting
Qualifications, Rights, Behavior

2. Qualifications to Vote
Citizenship
Undocumented immigrants are generally denied the right to vote, but any state could allow them to vote if it so chooses
Residence
Must be a legal resident of the state where you want to vote
Age
According to the 26th Amendment, the minimum voting for each state has to be no higher than 18
Registration
All states except North Dakota require registration to vote

3. Factors that Affect Voting Behavior
Sociological Factors
Psychological Factors

4. Sociological Factors Democrat Republican Income/Occupation
Lower Incomes
Higher Incomes
Education
Less Education
More Education
Gender
Women
Men
Age
Younger Voters
Older Voters
Religious Background
Catholics and Jews
Protestants
Ethnic Background
African-Americans, many Latinos
Whites, many Latinos
Geography
The South, urban areas
The South, suburban, rural areas

5. Psychological Factors (Perceptions of Politics)
Party Identification: most significant and lasting predictor of how someone will vote (straight-ticket voting)
Candidates/Issues:
Specific issues and candidates can change the voting behavior of the electorate (those who vote)
The likeability, personality, character, and past record of a candidate plays a role as well

6. People Who Cannot Vote People in mental hospitals
Others who have been determined mentally incompetent
Those convicted of serious crimes
All those in prison
Sometimes, those who have dishonorable discharges from the armed forces