VOCABULARY
Practice used in push polls whereby the questionnaire is worded to lead respondents to a particular answer.
A. priming
B. framing
C. leading
D. guiding
B. framing
All are TRUE of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, EXCEPT__.
A. Attorney general of the US could order federal examiners to areas with a history of discrimination
B. Declared both literacy tests and poll taxes to be a violation of fair voting
C. States violating the VRA were required to get any changes in their election laws approved by the USAG or the courts.
D. Examiners had the power to oversee and monitor voter registration and elections
B. Declared both literacy tests and poll taxes to be a violation of fair voting
Which is the main purpose of a primary election?
A. fill a vacancy in an elected seat
B. determine the nominee for a political party
C. select the final officeholder for a position
D. determine if an amendment should be added to the Constitution
B. determine the nominee for a political party
A learning process whereby a person shapes their political values and viewpoints.
A. political ideology
B. political socialization
C. political development
D. political identification
B. political socialization
What is the most common and most frequently used method for gathering public opinion?
A. elections
B. polling
C. open forums
D. social media
B. polling
Occurs when someone votes only for the top or important ballot positions, such as president or governor, and stops voting rather than continue to the bottom of a long ballot
A. Ballot Skipping
B. Ballot Shuffling
C. Ballot Fatigue
D. Ballot Prioritizing
C. Ballot Fatigue
How many feet from the entrance of the polling place must campaign signs be?
A. 100 yards
B. 50 feet
C. there is no requirement
D. 100 feet
D. 100 feet
Which was NOT a requirement mandated by the Help America Vote Act 2002?
A. online voting
B. updated voting equipment
C. accessible polling places for the disabled
D. computerized roll of registered voters
A. online voting
What seems to be true about the media exposure most people choose?
A. people prefer cable news to network news
B. people most often get their news from newspapers and other print media
C. people seek out diverse sources for information
D. people usually follow media sources that confirm already existing values
D. people usually follow media sources that confirm already existing values
What is NOT one of the arguments made against the accuracy of polls?
A. sometimes people lie
B. some respondents lack knowledge
C. pollsters only seek out respondents who support their cause
D. after polling, a respondent may change their mind
C. pollsters only seek out respondents who support their cause
Occurs when the voter applies the candidate’s past actions to decide how the candidate will act in the future.
A. Historical Voting
B. Prospective Voting
C. Performance Voting
D. Retrospective Voting
B. Prospective Voting
Which is true of Voting in Texas?
A. you may vote when your 17
B. you must register at least 30 days in advance of an election
C. if you have a felony conviction on your record, you lose your right to vote forever
D. you must affiliate with a political party to participate in its primary
B. you must register at least 30 days in advance of an election
Occurs when the voter looks at the candidate’s past actions and the past economic climate and makes a decision only using these factors.
A. Historical Voting
B. Prospective Voting
C. Performance Voting
D. Retrospective Voting
D. Retrospective Voting
Where do individuals learn most of their ideas regarding national responsibility and civic duty?
A. school
B. family
C. peer groups
D. media
A. school
All are arguments in opposition to robo-polls, EXCEPT ____.
A. respondent can't ask for clarification
B. people are less likely to respond
C. laws restrict access
D. the margin of error is high
D. the margin of error is high
Media coverage whereby the media calls out every candidate’s move throughout the presidential campaign.
A. glittering generalities coverage
B. snap-shot coverage
C. beat coverage
D. horserace coverage
D. horserace coverage
What did the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 do?
A. allows citizens to register to vote when getting DL
B. required online voter registration
C. set up a national voter registry site
D. mandated same day registration
A. allows citizens to register to vote when getting DL
Which best describes how Texas conducts its primaries?
A. closed, unless picking a Presidential candidate
B. open, but can't vote in both party primaries
C. semi closed, must declare for a party but may do so at the primary
D. open, you can vote in any and all primaries
B. open, but can't vote in both party primaries
According to liberals, all of the following, EXCEPT ___, are reasons why government action is necessary.
A. protect the economy
B. ensure equality
C. protect civil liberties
D. insure freedom
A. protect the economy
What argument do proponents of robo-polls use for using these electronic surveys?
A. they are cheaper
B. people are more honest
C. the public likes them best
D. yield higher results
B. people are more honest
An election used either to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election.
A. primary
B. run-off
C. general
D. special
A. primary
All are things states have done to increase voter turnout, EXCEPT__.
A. same day registration
B. automatic registration for VAP
C. absentee voting
D. election day holiday
D. election day holiday
When is a run-off election held?
A. when an office is uncontested with only one nominee
B. when two or more candidates are competing for the same office
C. when no candidate gets 75% of thee votes
D. when no candidate gets a majority of the votes
D. when no candidate gets a majority of the votes
Which is NOT one of the three things conservatives historically wish to conserve?
A. morality
B. money
C. liberty
D. status quo
C. liberty
Which statement about polling is most accurate?
A. using robo-calling and CATI yield the best outcome
B. the smaller the sample, the more analytically accurate the outcome will be
C. polling should always be done person-to-person in order to trust the results
D. a bigger sample reduces the margin of error
D. a bigger sample reduces the margin of error
A computer dials random or pre-programmed numbers and a prerecorded electronic voice administers the survey.
A. Digital Interviewing System
B. Computer Generated Poll
C. Robo-Calling
D. Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing
C. Robo-Calling
Which is NOT a restriction placed on voters when they enter a polling place?
A. they cannot bring children
B. can't wear items to support current issues or candidates
C. may not take photos or recordings
D. a person may not walk around and assist other voters
A. they cannot bring children
Why don't independents hold a primary?
A. not required under Federal Law
B. they use a different system for candidate selection
C. they do; they just don't conduct them at the same time the major parties do
D. they are unaffiliated, so there is no limit to how many can be on the ballot
D. they are unaffiliated, so there is no limit to how many can be on the ballot
On average, how many hours of television and/or digital media do teenagers consume per week?
A. around 45
B. more than 100
C. about 20
D. close to 75
A. around 45
How are most polls currently conducted?
A. internet and phone
B. face-to-face
C. via mail
D. door-to-door
A. internet and phone
A polling group whose demographic distribution is similar to that of the overall population.
A. select sample
B. representative sample
C. random sample
D. demographic sample
B. representative sample
All are variables that contribute to the INCUMBENCY ADVANTAGE, EXCEPT___
A. name recognition
B. availability of money
C. voting record
D. early voting
D. early voting
What is it called when voters of one party cross over and vote in the primary of another party?
A. raiding
B. switching
C. bargaining
D. sabotage
A. raiding
What type of “governing” is most attractive to a conservative?
A. centralized and uniform
B. aggressive and active
C. local and limited
D. transparent and accountable
C. local and limited
Which statement about polling and campaign donations is true?
A. donors mainly contribute to candidate who need the funds
B. donors often give to those who do well in the polls and have the best chance of winning
C. polling shows who needs money and who doesn't, this limits donations
D. donors contribute to their favorite candidate regardless of polling outcomes
B. doners often give to those who do well in the polls and have the best chance of winning
Free mail service provided to members of a legislative body.
A. Client Correspondence
B. Franking Privilege
C. Mail Privilege
D. Bulk Mail Power
B. Franking Privilege
What is the most important element needed on the ID you show when you go to vote?
A. your photo
B. your address
C. your birthdate
D. your signature
A. your photo
Which is a purpose of a special election?
A. an election that occurs to narrow a field of candidates
B. determine the nominee for a political party
C. select the final officeholder for a position
D. determine if an amendment should be added to the Constitution
D. determine if an amendment should be added to the Constitution
Which statement about media is NOT true?
A. media is how the government communicates with the public
B. media is less likely to influence people than peer groups
C. politicians misinform the media to control the flow of information
D. media provides an avenue for political participation
B. media is less likely to influence people than peer groups
When are exit polls conducted?
A. when polling places have closed
B. as voters leave the polling place
C. after a winner has been declared
D. when a candidate leaves the race
B. as voters leave the polling place
System calls random telephone numbers until it reaches a live person and then connects the potential respondent with a trained interviewer.
A. Digital Interviewing System
B. Computer Generated Poll
C. Robo-Calling
D. Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing
D. Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing
Which was NOT one of the practices used in the south to keep blacks from voting while ensuring whites could participate?
A. Grandfather Clause
B. Literacy Test
C. Finger Print Scan
D. Poll Tax
C. Finger Print Scan
What is the purpose of the Voter Registration Crosscheck Program?
A. set up so voters can check to see if they are registered
B. allows citizens to transfer their registration from one state to another
C. verifies that voter registration is valid
D. checks for duplicate registration across state lines
D. checks for duplicate registration across state lines
What are the people and things that cooperate to shape a person's political and economic beliefs know as?
A. ideological developers
B. agents of ideology
C. socialization contributors
D. agents of socialization
D. agents of socialization
A polling group selected in such a way that each has an equal chance of being chosen.
A. select sample
B. representative sample
C. random sample
D. demographic sample
C. random sample