Question 1

The digital divide refers to

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A)  the tendency for liberals and conservatives to visit very different sites online. 
B)  the line separating citizens with Internet access from those without. 
C)  the finding that Facebook users have fundamentally different political views than Myspace users. 
D)  the fact that only a small number of people read political stories online. 
E)  the large differences between how people use cell phones and how they use personal computers for political purposes. 
A)  the tendency for liberals and conservatives to visit very different sites online. 
B)  the line separating citizens with Internet access from those without. 
C)  the finding that Facebook users have fundamentally different political views than Myspace users. 
D)  the fact that only a small number of people read political stories online. 
E)  the large differences between how people use cell phones and how they use personal computers for political purposes.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about voting rights is correct?

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A)  Many states have laws restricting the voting rights of persons convicted of felonies. 
B)  Laws passed by Congress prevent the abridgement of a felon's voting rights. 
C)  According to the Supreme Court,the Constitution prevents felons from having their right to vote limited due to their criminal status. 
D)  According to the Supreme Court,the Constitution requires that felons have their right to vote limited due to their criminal status. 
E)  Even though prison inmates cannot vote,federal law states that an ex-con's voting rights cannot be restricted. 
A)  Many states have laws restricting the voting rights of persons convicted of felonies. 
B)  Laws passed by Congress prevent the abridgement of a felon's voting rights. 
C)  According to the Supreme Court,the Constitution prevents felons from having their right to vote limited due to their criminal status. 
D)  According to the Supreme Court,the Constitution requires that felons have their right to vote limited due to their criminal status. 
E)  Even though prison inmates cannot vote,federal law states that an ex-con's voting rights cannot be restricted.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a key factor in indicating one's level of participation?

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A)  age 
B)  income 
C)  geographic region 
D)  education 
E)  occupation 
A)  age 
B)  income 
C)  geographic region 
D)  education 
E)  occupation

Question 4

Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be associated with

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A)  the Republican Party. 
B)  the Democratic Party. 
C)  the Moral Majority Party. 
D)  the Green Party. 
E)  no party;they are typically nonpartisan. 
A)  the Republican Party. 
B)  the Democratic Party. 
C)  the Moral Majority Party. 
D)  the Green Party. 
E)  no party;they are typically nonpartisan.

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of senators and representatives in Congress are women?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  17 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  45 percent 
E)  55 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  17 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  45 percent 
E)  55 percent

Question 6

Many states used to have property requirements for those wanting to vote.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Since 1960,blacks have

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A)  overwhelmingly voted for candidates from the Republican Party. 
B)  overwhelmingly voted for candidates from the Democratic Party. 
C)  overwhelmingly voted for third-party and independent party candidates. 
D)  not displayed any consistent pattern in their voting behavior. 
E)  split their vote evenly between candidates from the Democratic Party and candidates from the Republican Party. 
A)  overwhelmingly voted for candidates from the Republican Party. 
B)  overwhelmingly voted for candidates from the Democratic Party. 
C)  overwhelmingly voted for third-party and independent party candidates. 
D)  not displayed any consistent pattern in their voting behavior. 
E)  split their vote evenly between candidates from the Democratic Party and candidates from the Republican Party.

Question 8

In 2012,one in five Americans was completely offline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On average,more women vote for ______ candidates,and more men vote for ______ candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Republican;Republican 
B)  Republican;Democratic 
C)  Democratic;Republican 
D)  Democratic;Democratic 
E)  Independent;Independent 
A)  Republican;Republican 
B)  Republican;Democratic 
C)  Democratic;Republican 
D)  Democratic;Democratic 
E)  Independent;Independent

Question 10

Election Day registration is opposed in some states because some believe that

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A)  it is an ineffective way to increase voter turnout. 
B)  it may violate the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution. 
C)  it may lead to election day fraud and noncitizens voting. 
D)  it will cost state governments billions of dollars every year. 
E)  it is likely to decrease voter turnout. 
A)  it is an ineffective way to increase voter turnout. 
B)  it may violate the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution. 
C)  it may lead to election day fraud and noncitizens voting. 
D)  it will cost state governments billions of dollars every year. 
E)  it is likely to decrease voter turnout.

Question 11

The power of the Christian Coalition in the 1990s was due to

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A)  its ability to donate large sums of money to candidates. 
B)  its success in mobilizing a large grassroots base. 
C)  the number of its members who were elected to political office. 
D)  its close alignment with the Democratic Party. 
E)  the number of its members who were appointed to the federal judiciary. 
A)  its ability to donate large sums of money to candidates. 
B)  its success in mobilizing a large grassroots base. 
C)  the number of its members who were elected to political office. 
D)  its close alignment with the Democratic Party. 
E)  the number of its members who were appointed to the federal judiciary.

Question 12

Does online participation lead to more or less participation offline? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to more participation? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to less participation?

Accepted Answer

The impact of online participation on of

Question 13

Political ______ is the process in which large numbers of people are organized for political action.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization 
B)  mobilization 
C)  saliency 
D)  citizenship 
E)  efficacy 
A)  socialization 
B)  mobilization 
C)  saliency 
D)  citizenship 
E)  efficacy

Question 14

Latino voters have traditionally voted Democratic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

Accepted Answer

A)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped significantly after 1960 but has been increasing in recent years. 
B)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 but has been declining in recent years. 
C)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 and has continued growing exponentially in recent years. 
D)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped dramatically after 1960 and has continued dropping in recent years. 
E)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections has remained level since 1960. 
A)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped significantly after 1960 but has been increasing in recent years. 
B)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 but has been declining in recent years. 
C)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections rose dramatically after 1960 and has continued growing exponentially in recent years. 
D)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections dropped dramatically after 1960 and has continued dropping in recent years. 
E)  The percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections has remained level since 1960.

Question 16

In 2008,volunteering for a political campaign was

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A)  a less common activity than contributing money. 
B)  a more common activity than contributing money. 
C)  a more common activity than voting. 
D)  a more common activity than contacting an elected official. 
E)  a more common activity than attending a rally. 
A)  a less common activity than contributing money. 
B)  a more common activity than contributing money. 
C)  a more common activity than voting. 
D)  a more common activity than contacting an elected official. 
E)  a more common activity than attending a rally.

Question 17

What is a poll tax?

Accepted Answer

A)  a tax that states impose on all citizens in order to pay for public opinion research 
B)  a fee that political parties charge people who want to become members and vote in their elections 
C)  a tax imposed by state governments for those registering to vote 
D)  a tax women had to pay if they wanted to vote in the nineteenth century 
E)  a tax the federal government charged to state governments in order to pay for the costs of running a federal election. 
A)  a tax that states impose on all citizens in order to pay for public opinion research 
B)  a fee that political parties charge people who want to become members and vote in their elections 
C)  a tax imposed by state governments for those registering to vote 
D)  a tax women had to pay if they wanted to vote in the nineteenth century 
E)  a tax the federal government charged to state governments in order to pay for the costs of running a federal election.

Question 18

Studies show that people are most likely to participate in politics when

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A)  they are paid to do so. 
B)  someone asks them to get involved. 
C)  government officials officially invite input and feedback. 
D)  they are able to participate electronically through e-mail and computer voting. 
E)  the media devotes a great deal of time to covering politics. 
A)  they are paid to do so. 
B)  someone asks them to get involved. 
C)  government officials officially invite input and feedback. 
D)  they are able to participate electronically through e-mail and computer voting. 
E)  the media devotes a great deal of time to covering politics.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about registration rules is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twelve states allow citizens to register to vote on the same day as the election. 
B)  On average,Election Day registration increases turnout by 5 percent. 
C)  Turnout among the young,the less educated,and the poor is significantly higher in states allowing citizens to register to vote on the same day as the election. 
D)  No states have adopted Election Day registration since 1971. 
E)  North Dakota does not require voter registration at all. 
A)  Twelve states allow citizens to register to vote on the same day as the election. 
B)  On average,Election Day registration increases turnout by 5 percent. 
C)  Turnout among the young,the less educated,and the poor is significantly higher in states allowing citizens to register to vote on the same day as the election. 
D)  No states have adopted Election Day registration since 1971. 
E)  North Dakota does not require voter registration at all.

Question 20

World War I was an important factor in advancing the cause of women's suffrage because

Accepted Answer

A)  the peace treaty that stopped the fighting required all countries to give women the right to vote. 
B)  a number of European nations threatened to refuse military assistance to the United States unless women were given the right to vote. 
C)  soldiers returning from service began to demand the right to vote for their wives. 
D)  President Woodrow Wilson and members of Congress believed that women would support the war effort if they were granted the right to vote. 
E)  too many men were serving in the military overseas to have meaningful elections without the participation of women. 
A)  the peace treaty that stopped the fighting required all countries to give women the right to vote. 
B)  a number of European nations threatened to refuse military assistance to the United States unless women were given the right to vote. 
C)  soldiers returning from service began to demand the right to vote for their wives. 
D)  President Woodrow Wilson and members of Congress believed that women would support the war effort if they were granted the right to vote. 
E)  too many men were serving in the military overseas to have meaningful elections without the participation of women.

The digital divide refers to

Which of the following statements about voting rights is correct?

Which of the following is not a key factor in indicating one's level of participation?

Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be associated with

Approximately what percentage of senators and representatives in Congress are women?

Many states used to have property requirements for those wanting to vote.

Since 1960,blacks have

In 2012,one in five Americans was completely offline.

On average,more women vote for candidates,and more men vote for candidates.

Election Day registration is opposed in some states because some believe that

The power of the Christian Coalition in the 1990s was due to

Does online participation lead to more or less participation offline? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to more participation? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to less participation?

Political ______ is the process in which large numbers of people are organized for political action.

Latino voters have traditionally voted Democratic.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

In 2008,volunteering for a political campaign was

What is a poll tax?

Studies show that people are most likely to participate in politics when

Which of the following statements about registration rules is false?

World War I was an important factor in advancing the cause of women's suffrage because

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

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The Federal Courts

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Exam 8: Political Participation and Voting

The digital divide refers to

Which of the following statements about voting rights is correct?

Which of the following is not a key factor in indicating one's level of participation?

Evangelical Protestants are more likely to be associated with

Approximately what percentage of senators and representatives in Congress are women?

Many states used to have property requirements for those wanting to vote.

Since 1960,blacks have

In 2012,one in five Americans was completely offline.

On average,more women vote for ______ candidates,and more men vote for ______ candidates.

Election Day registration is opposed in some states because some believe that

The power of the Christian Coalition in the 1990s was due to

Does online participation lead to more or less participation offline? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to more participation? What reasons are there to believe that online participation will lead to less participation?

Political ______ is the process in which large numbers of people are organized for political action.

Latino voters have traditionally voted Democratic.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the percentage of Americans voting in presidential elections since 1960?

In 2008,volunteering for a political campaign was

What is a poll tax?

Studies show that people are most likely to participate in politics when

Which of the following statements about registration rules is false?

World War I was an important factor in advancing the cause of women's suffrage because

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

On average,more women vote for candidates,and more men vote for candidates.