Political Socialization & Ideology
Which of the following is the process by which people develop political beliefs and attitudes?
A. Run for political office
B. Develop political beliefs and attitudes
C. Join a political party
D. Vote in elections
B. Develop political beliefs and attitudes
Polling is used to:
A. Survey public opinion
B. Appoint judges
C. Register voters
D. Write the Constitution
A. Survey public opinion
The Founding Fathers generally:
A. Strongly supported political parties
B. Wanted many competing parties
C. Warned against political parties
D. Required party membership
C. Warned against political parties
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed to:
A. Lower the voting age
B. Protect African American voters and ban discriminatory practices
C. Require voter ID laws
D. Create the Electoral College
B. Protect African American voters and ban discriminatory practices
Why does voting matter? Explain at least three ways voting impacts citizens’ everyday lives.
It gives citizens a voice in government. It decides who makes laws and policies.It affects schools, taxes, roads, healthcare, State and local laws.
Which of the following is NOT a major agent of political socialization?
A. Family
B. Mass Media
C. The Supreme Court
D. School
C. The Supreme Court
A poll conducted after people vote is called:
A. Forecast poll
B. Opinion poll
C. Exit poll
D. Approval poll
C. Exit poll
Third parties are important because they:
A. Always win presidential elections
B. Represent single issues or extreme viewpoints
C. Replace the major parties
D. Ban major party candidates
B. Represent single issues or extreme viewpoints
Which amendment banned poll taxes in federal elections?
A. 26th Amendment
B. 24th Amendment
C. 15th Amendment
D. 19th Amendment
B. 24th Amendment
Describe how the Electoral College functions in presidential elections.
The Electoral College is the system used to elect the president. Voters choose electors pledged to a candidate. Each state has a certain number of electoral votes based on its representation in Congress. Most states award all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the state’s popular vote. A candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win.
Which of the following best defines a political ideology?
A. A political campaign strategy
B. A set of beliefs about government and politics
C. A political party platform
D. A voting requirement
B) a set of beliefs about government and politics?
An approval poll measures:
A. Who will win an election
B. How people feel about an issue
C. Party membership
D. Whether people approve of a leader’s job performance
D. Whether people approve of a leader’s job performance
In a closed primary:
A. Anyone can vote
B. Only registered party members can vote
C. Only independents can vote
D. Delegates vote instead of citizens
B. Only registered party members can vote
Which of the following is currently a requirement to vote in the United States?
A. Own property
B. Be 21 years old
C. Be a U.S. citizen
D. Pass a literacy test
C. Be a U.S. citizen
Which of the following is TRUE about third parties in the United States?
A. They frequently win presidential elections
B. They often introduce new ideas into political debates
C. They replace major parties every election
D. They are banned in most states
B. They often introduce new ideas into political debates
Liberals generally believe government should:
A. Lower taxes on the wealthy
B. Stay out of the economy
C. Play an active role in the economy
D. Ban welfare programs
C. Play an active role in the economy
Random sampling is important because:
A. It lowers campaign costs
B. It allows everyone an equal chance to be selected
C. It guarantees 100% accuracy
D. It increases voter turnout
B. It allows everyone an equal chance to be selected
A leading question is an example of:
A. Unbiased wording
B. Random sampling
C. A biased question
D. A representative sample
C. A biased question
Which of the following best describes a caucus?
A. Voters cast secret ballots privately throughout the day
B. Party members gather in person to openly discuss and show support
C. Candidates are selected by legislators
D. All voters vote anonymously regardless of party
B. Party members gather in person to openly discuss and show support
This polling method gives every person in a population an equal chance of being selected.
A. Exit polling
B. Approval polling
C. Random sampling
D. Push polling
C. Random sampling
Political polarization means:
A. Everyone agrees on issues
B. Political parties are becoming more similar
C. People are becoming more divided in their political beliefs
D. Voting turnout increases
C. People are becoming more divided in their political beliefs
The bandwagon effect occurs when:
A. People vote early
B. People support a candidate because they think that candidate is winning
C. People refuse to vote
D. Polls are inaccurate
B. People support a candidate because they think that candidate is winning
Which of the following can make media misleading?
A. Propaganda
B. Selective images
C. Incomplete information
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following best describes a primary election?
A. Party members gather publicly to debate
B. Voters cast secret ballots to choose a party nominee
C. Congress selects the candidate
D. It determines the final winner of the presidency
B. Voters cast secret ballots to choose a party nominee
How old do you have to be to vote in the US?
18