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Define random sample.
What is the key technique used in polling, which operates on the principle that everyone should have an equal probability of being selected for the sample?
100
The first presidential caucus is held in New Hampshire.
False
100
Give a specific example for this general statement: Since the late 60s, many changes have occurred in the presidential nomination system.
Possible answers: broadening of delegates, increased democracy, more state primaries, less control by party bosses, the Mc-Govern Fraser Commission reforms, etc.
100
The key to the accuracy of public opinion polls is A) political ideology. B) polygraphs. C) sampling error. D) the larger the size of the sample, the better. E) random sampling.
E) random sampling.
100
Define caucus.
What is a meeting of all state party leaders for selecting delegates to the national party conventions, usually organized like a pyramid?
200
Define political ideology
What is a coherent set of beliefs about politics, public policy, and public purpose?
200
The American Voter survey found that most Americans are group benefits voters.
True
200
Give a specific example for this general statement: Religion is one of the factors that influences political attitudes
Example: Evangelical Christians tend to support conservative causes such as limiting abortion, Jews tend to be the most liberal religious group in America, etc.
200
91) Liberals tend to A) support lower taxation. B) favor maintaining peace through strength. C) support lower government spending. D) support school prayer. E) none of the above
Answer: E
200
True or False: Most Americans are ideological voters.
False
300
Define PAC (Political Action Committee)
What is a corporation, union, or some other interest group that registers with a Federal Election Commission (FEC), which monitors the money it gives to campaigns.
300
Polls have found that Americans have a high level of political knowledge.
False
300
Give a specific example for this general statement: There are some drawbacks to constant polling.
Examples: Polls can cause the bandwagon effect, polls cause politicians to pander to the crowd instead of being unique leaders, polls only reflect attitudes not actions, etc.
300
78) If public opinion analysts agree about anything it is that A) the level of public knowledge about politics is dismally low. B) people have something to say about almost every issue. C) peopleʹs views on politics are coherent and consistent. D) people do not have opinions on most current public policy issues. E) people think about politics in very meaningful and abstract ways.
Answer A
300
Explain the major difference between PACs and 527s.
PACs money is regulated by the FEC
400
Define the liberal position on military spending.
What is believing we should spend less on the military?
400
White Americans participate in politics much more often than minority groups.
False
400
Give a specific example for this general statement: Women tend to vote differently than men.
Examples: Women support lower military spending, more spending on social services, women tend to vote Democrat, etc.
400
92) Conservatives would tend to favor each of the following EXCEPT A) affirmative action. B) low taxes. C) increased military spending. D) free-market solutions. E) the right to life.
Answer: A
400
Most PACs give money to A) candidates who disagree with them, but who are likely to be ʺbought.ʺ B) candidates of only one political party. C) candidates who already agree with them in the first place. D) the parties and let them distribute money among their candidates as they see fit. E) challengers trying to unseat incumbents.
Answer: C
500
Define frontloading.
What is the recent tendency of states to hold primaries early in the calendar in order to capitalize on media attention?
500
One criticism of PACs is that only elite interest groups can afford to create them
False
500
Give a specific example for this general statement: 527s can have had a large impact on elections.
Example: John Kerry's campaign and the Swiftboat Veterans ads, the increase of soft money in campaigns has led politicians to reject matching funds, etc.
500
Which of the following is typical of most adult Americans when it comes to political participation? A) A majority of Americans will participate in a protest such as a demonstration, strike, or sit-in at least once in their lives. B) Most will participate in all twelve major kinds of political activities at some point in their lives. C) Most will vote in an election, but only a minority of people do more than that politically. D) Most have never voted in an election. E) Most will vote in an election and do one or two other political activitiesusually contacting local officials, joining a political club, or donating money to a candidate. Which of the following is typical of most adult Americans when it comes to political participation? A) A majority of Americans will participate in a protest such as a demonstration, strike, or sit-in at least once in their lives. B) Most will participate in all twelve major kinds of political activities at some point in their lives. C) Most will vote in an election, but only a minority of people do more than that politically. D) Most have never voted in an election. E) Most will vote in an election and do one or two other political activities, usually contacting local officials, joining a political club, or donating money to a candidate.
Answer: C
500
There is evidence that when incomes and educational levels are equal A) members of the majority tend to be more politically active than minorities. B) members of minority groups tend to participate more than members of the majority. C) Hispanics participate more than whites and African Americans participate less than whites. D) Hispanics, African Americans, and women tend to be less politically active than white males. E) the political participation of members of minority groups and the majority are also equal.
Answer: E