Question 1

Women are disadvantaged as candidates for office because

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A)  too many women run in elections every year. 
B)  women only run in elections as candidates from the Democratic Party. 
C)  male voters almost never support female candidates. 
D)  male candidates are more likely to have the advantage of incumbency in office. 
E)  there are still many state laws that prevent women for running in elections. 
A)  too many women run in elections every year. 
B)  women only run in elections as candidates from the Democratic Party. 
C)  male voters almost never support female candidates. 
D)  male candidates are more likely to have the advantage of incumbency in office. 
E)  there are still many state laws that prevent women for running in elections. D

Question 2

The strongest critique of the socioeconomic status model's explanation of political participation is that

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A)  African Americans with high levels of education do not participate. 
B)  education levels are rising while rates of participation are falling. 
C)  people from the lowest income brackets participate the most in politics. 
D)  income levels are decreasing while rates of political participation are increasing. 
E)  many people who go to college do not vote in local elections. 
A)  African Americans with high levels of education do not participate. 
B)  education levels are rising while rates of participation are falling. 
C)  people from the lowest income brackets participate the most in politics. 
D)  income levels are decreasing while rates of political participation are increasing. 
E)  many people who go to college do not vote in local elections. B

Question 3

Which of the following statements about young people is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although many young people feel that they can solve problems in their community,most express a deep cynicism about politicians. 
B)  Although many young people feel that they cannot solve problems in their community,they express strong feelings of trust in politicians. 
C)  Many young people feel that they can solve problems in their community and express strong feelings of trust in politicians. 
D)  Many young people feel that they cannot solve problems in their community and express a deep cynicism about politicians. 
E)  Whatever their feelings about the political process,young people participate in politics more than any other group in American society. 
A)  Although many young people feel that they can solve problems in their community,most express a deep cynicism about politicians. 
B)  Although many young people feel that they cannot solve problems in their community,they express strong feelings of trust in politicians. 
C)  Many young people feel that they can solve problems in their community and express strong feelings of trust in politicians. 
D)  Many young people feel that they cannot solve problems in their community and express a deep cynicism about politicians. 
E)  Whatever their feelings about the political process,young people participate in politics more than any other group in American society. A

Question 4

The term turnout describes the number of people that

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A)  register to vote. 
B)  actually vote. 
C)  vote for the incumbent. 
D)  volunteer for an election campaign. 
E)  make a monetary contribution to a political candidate. 
A)  register to vote. 
B)  actually vote. 
C)  vote for the incumbent. 
D)  volunteer for an election campaign. 
E)  make a monetary contribution to a political candidate.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a traditional form of political activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  protests 
B)  contributing to a candidate 
C)  litigation 
D)  voting 
E)  visiting a candidate's website 
A)  protests 
B)  contributing to a candidate 
C)  litigation 
D)  voting 
E)  visiting a candidate's website

Question 6

Approximately what percentage of political advertising is aimed at those between eighteen and thirty-four years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  67 percent 
A)  14 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  67 percent

Question 7

Describe the influence of race,ethnicity,gender,and socioeconomic status in political participation.How do these differences affect the character and level of political participation?

Accepted Answer

Race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconom

Question 8

The political power of Asian Americans has recently been hindered because of the

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity of national backgrounds and cultures. 
B)  political apathy among Asian American voters. 
C)  disenfranchisement of Asian American voters in the 1990s. 
D)  lack of a sufficiently large population for bloc voting. 
E)  absence of organizations working to mobilize Asian Americans. 
A)  diversity of national backgrounds and cultures. 
B)  political apathy among Asian American voters. 
C)  disenfranchisement of Asian American voters in the 1990s. 
D)  lack of a sufficiently large population for bloc voting. 
E)  absence of organizations working to mobilize Asian Americans.

Question 9

What was the main cause for dropping the legal voting age to eighteen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young American citizens effectively organized and protested for the right to vote. 
B)  It had been one of the civil rights movement's important goals. 
C)  The Constitution mandated that the draft age be equivalent to the voting age. 
D)  Government officials hoped it would lead to a decline in disruptive student protests. 
E)  A decision by the Supreme Court ruled that voting requirements based on age were unconstitutional. 
A)  Young American citizens effectively organized and protested for the right to vote. 
B)  It had been one of the civil rights movement's important goals. 
C)  The Constitution mandated that the draft age be equivalent to the voting age. 
D)  Government officials hoped it would lead to a decline in disruptive student protests. 
E)  A decision by the Supreme Court ruled that voting requirements based on age were unconstitutional.

Question 10

Studies have discovered ______ to be the key element of successful mobilization efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal contact 
B)  direct mailings 
C)  extensive use of phone banks 
D)  advertising in local media 
E)  e-mail newsletters 
A)  personal contact 
B)  direct mailings 
C)  extensive use of phone banks 
D)  advertising in local media 
E)  e-mail newsletters

Question 11

What was the original purpose of voter registration?

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce corruption by making it more difficult to vote 
B)  to simplify the voting process 
C)  to make voters more dependent on the political parties 
D)  to raise revenues for the government 
E)  to reduce the number of women who voted in national elections. 
A)  to reduce corruption by making it more difficult to vote 
B)  to simplify the voting process 
C)  to make voters more dependent on the political parties 
D)  to raise revenues for the government 
E)  to reduce the number of women who voted in national elections.

Question 12

Education is not a good predictor of who participates in politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Constitution was amended to allow women to vote during all public elections in

Accepted Answer

A)  1870. 
B)  1885. 
C)  1920. 
D)  1948. 
E)  1965. 
A)  1870. 
B)  1885. 
C)  1920. 
D)  1948. 
E)  1965.

Question 14

The fact that many people are exposed to political information when they check their e-mail or conduct an online search illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of the digital divide. 
B)  the importance of citizen journalism. 
C)  the Internet's ability to enhance democratic accountability. 
D)  the potential for "accidental mobilization" to occur on the Internet. 
E)  the end of "accidental mobilization" in election campaigns. 
A)  the size of the digital divide. 
B)  the importance of citizen journalism. 
C)  the Internet's ability to enhance democratic accountability. 
D)  the potential for "accidental mobilization" to occur on the Internet. 
E)  the end of "accidental mobilization" in election campaigns.

Question 15

Throughout American history,which of the following was not a common restriction the government placed on voting rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  racial restrictions 
B)  property requirements 
C)  occupational requirements 
D)  residency requirements of long duration 
E)  gender restrictions 
A)  racial restrictions 
B)  property requirements 
C)  occupational requirements 
D)  residency requirements of long duration 
E)  gender restrictions

Question 16

The 2008 presidential election was significant because

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A)  African American turnout was nearly equal to white turnout for the first time in modern electoral history. 
B)  African American turnout declined to its lowest point in over forty years. 
C)  younger people voted at far higher levels than older people. 
D)  poor people voted at a far higher rate than wealthy people. 
E)  Latino turnout declined dramatically. 
A)  African American turnout was nearly equal to white turnout for the first time in modern electoral history. 
B)  African American turnout declined to its lowest point in over forty years. 
C)  younger people voted at far higher levels than older people. 
D)  poor people voted at a far higher rate than wealthy people. 
E)  Latino turnout declined dramatically.

Question 17

Election Day registration was outlawed after passage of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Religious groups have acted as important institutions of political mobilization over the past two decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about the digital divide is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lack of skills is a primary reason Latinos are offline. 
B)  A lack of interest is a primary reason elderly Americans are offline. 
C)  Cost is a primary reason the poor are offline. 
D)  All racial and ethnic groups in the United States are equally likely to have online access. 
E)  Racial minorities and younger Americans are likely to access the Internet through mobile devices such as cell phones,even if they lack home access. 
A)  A lack of skills is a primary reason Latinos are offline. 
B)  A lack of interest is a primary reason elderly Americans are offline. 
C)  Cost is a primary reason the poor are offline. 
D)  All racial and ethnic groups in the United States are equally likely to have online access. 
E)  Racial minorities and younger Americans are likely to access the Internet through mobile devices such as cell phones,even if they lack home access.

Question 20

Nonelectoral forms of participation usually require more ______ than voting.

Accepted Answer

A)  time,money,and effort 
B)  knowledge,passion,and cynicism 
C)  information,trust,and strategic thinking 
D)  economic security,perseverance,and alienation 
E)  intelligence,pessimism,and mobilization 
A)  time,money,and effort 
B)  knowledge,passion,and cynicism 
C)  information,trust,and strategic thinking 
D)  economic security,perseverance,and alienation 
E)  intelligence,pessimism,and mobilization

Women are disadvantaged as candidates for office because

The strongest critique of the socioeconomic status model's explanation of political participation is that

Which of the following statements about young people is true?

The term turnout describes the number of people that

Which of the following is not a traditional form of political activity?

Approximately what percentage of political advertising is aimed at those between eighteen and thirty-four years of age?

Describe the influence of race,ethnicity,gender,and socioeconomic status in political participation.How do these differences affect the character and level of political participation?

The political power of Asian Americans has recently been hindered because of the

What was the main cause for dropping the legal voting age to eighteen?

Studies have discovered ______ to be the key element of successful mobilization efforts.

What was the original purpose of voter registration?

Education is not a good predictor of who participates in politics.

The Constitution was amended to allow women to vote during all public elections in

The fact that many people are exposed to political information when they check their e-mail or conduct an online search illustrates

Throughout American history,which of the following was not a common restriction the government placed on voting rights?

The 2008 presidential election was significant because

Election Day registration was outlawed after passage of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act.

Religious groups have acted as important institutions of political mobilization over the past two decades.

Which of the following statements about the digital divide is not true?

Nonelectoral forms of participation usually require more ______ than voting.

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

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Exam 8: Political Participation and Voting

Women are disadvantaged as candidates for office because

The strongest critique of the socioeconomic status model's explanation of political participation is that

Which of the following statements about young people is true?

The term turnout describes the number of people that

Which of the following is not a traditional form of political activity?

Approximately what percentage of political advertising is aimed at those between eighteen and thirty-four years of age?

Describe the influence of race,ethnicity,gender,and socioeconomic status in political participation.How do these differences affect the character and level of political participation?

The political power of Asian Americans has recently been hindered because of the

What was the main cause for dropping the legal voting age to eighteen?

Studies have discovered ______ to be the key element of successful mobilization efforts.

What was the original purpose of voter registration?

Education is not a good predictor of who participates in politics.

The Constitution was amended to allow women to vote during all public elections in

The fact that many people are exposed to political information when they check their e-mail or conduct an online search illustrates

Throughout American history,which of the following was not a common restriction the government placed on voting rights?

The 2008 presidential election was significant because

Election Day registration was outlawed after passage of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act.

Religious groups have acted as important institutions of political mobilization over the past two decades.

Which of the following statements about the digital divide is not true?

Nonelectoral forms of participation usually require more ______ than voting.

American Political Culture

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

Groups and Interests

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy in a Democracy

The Federal Courts

Government and the Economy

Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Democracy

Filters