Demographics for Dummies (w/ Susie Sampson)

The video explores U.S. demographics, focusing on how different communities vote. It discusses conservative and liberal demographics, highlighting factors like religion, age, and education. The video also examines regional differences, such as the LDS enclaves, military posts, and urban suburbs. It features a humorous segment with characters representing conservative and liberal ideologies. The video concludes with an analysis of demographic trends and their impact on voting patterns.

What is the primary focus of demographic analysis in political science?

• Analyzing economic trends

• Predicting voting behavior

• Predicting future population growth

• Understanding cultural diversity

Which community is predominantly young but votes Republican due to religious influence?

• LDS enclaves

• Military posts

• Exurbs

• Rural Middle America

What is a characteristic of military posts that influences their voting pattern?

• Low income levels

• More educated and diverse

• Predominantly urban

• High percentage of elderly

What is the defining feature of the middle suburbs in terms of voting?

• They are highly educated

• They are predominantly rural

• They are predominantly wealthy

• They are a swing district

What satirical point does Suzy Sampson make about older white men?

• They prefer familiarity

• They are highly educated

• They embrace change

• They are predominantly urban

Which demographic group is most likely to vote Democrat due to high levels of education?

• Rural Middle America

• LDS enclaves

• College towns

• Military posts

What is a significant factor in the voting pattern of the African American South?

• High percentage of elderly

• Low average salary

• Predominantly rural

• High income levels

What demographic change is occurring in the Hispanic centers?

• Decreasing young population

• Increasing rural population

• Increasing wealth

• Growing Hispanic numbers

What is a characteristic of urban suburbs that influences their Democratic leaning?

• Predominantly rural

• Low education levels

• High education levels

• High percentage of minorities

What is a common feature of Native American communities that affects their voting pattern?

• High education levels

• Predominantly urban

• High income levels

• Low percentage of white people