Political scientists call voters' choices that focus on future behavior ________ voting, while those based on past performances are called ________ voting.

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Political scientists generally use the terms "prospective voting" to refer to voters who base their choices on a candidate's future promises or proposed policies, while "retrospective voting" refers to voters who evaluate a candidate based on their past performance in office.

Political Scientists Call Voters' Choices That Focus on Future Behavior