If you vote for a candidate because of his or her stand on gun control,you have engaged in what type of voting?

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Issue voting occurs when a voter selects a candidate based on their position on a specific issue or set of issues, in this case gun control. Conservative voting relates to a voter's ideological preference and partisanship is selecting a candidate based on their party affiliation. Typology refers to voter classification based on their behavior, attitudes, and demographics. Valence refers to a candidate's general appeal, such as their charisma or competence. Therefore, the best choice for this scenario is B, issue voting.

If You Vote for a Candidate Because of His or Her