Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
populism, candidates, democratic institutions, social unity
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science
Abstract
In November 2016, the United States elected a strongly populist candidate, Donald Trump, as President. This seems to be a part of a larger wave, one that includes the Brexit vote and parties that have come to power in Hungary, Poland, Greece, and Italy. Populism can have positive and negative effects on democratic institutions and social unity. Because of this, social scientists are trying to understand the reasons why populist parties win elections, especially how populist candidates win the support of individual voters.
Recommended Citation
Adams, Allison and Hawkins, Kirk
(2019)
"Populism and Emotions,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019:
Iss.
2019, Article 41.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/41