Question 1

__________ is the extent to which people believe the government acts in their best interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficacy 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Political trust 
D)  Legitimacy 
E)  Approval rating 
A)  Efficacy 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Political trust 
D)  Legitimacy 
E)  Approval rating

Question 2

According to political scientists, when it comes to American voters, about ________ know which party controls Congress and only ________ know the name of the Speaker of the House.

Accepted Answer

A)  half; 40 percent 
B)  half; 10 percent 
C)  three-fourths; 50 percent 
D)  three-fourths; 25 percent 
E)  one-fourth; 1 percent 
A)  half; 40 percent 
B)  half; 10 percent 
C)  three-fourths; 50 percent 
D)  three-fourths; 25 percent 
E)  one-fourth; 1 percent

Question 3

Define public opinion .

Accepted Answer

Public opinion refers to the collective

Question 4

In order for a sample to be representative, a population must have a(n) _________ chance of being asked to participate.

Accepted Answer

A)  equal 
B)  better than half 
C)  less than half 
D)  unequal 
E)  absolute 
A)  equal 
B)  better than half 
C)  less than half 
D)  unequal 
E)  absolute

Question 5

The typical size of a national sample survey is __________ people.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  1,000 
D)  10,000 
E)  100,000 
A)  50 
B)  100 
C)  1,000 
D)  10,000 
E)  100,000

Question 6

Explain how the electorate expresses its opinions and holds elected officials accountable.

Accepted Answer

The electorate expresses its opinions an

Question 7

Writing more than one hundred years ago, James Bryce, a noted observer of U.S. politics, contended that __________ is (are) "the greatest source of power" in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  public opinion 
B)  the media 
C)  Congress 
D)  the president 
E)  political parties 
A)  public opinion 
B)  the media 
C)  Congress 
D)  the president 
E)  political parties

Question 8

How does religion affect views on issues like abortion or same-sex marriage?

Accepted Answer

Religion can have a significant impact o

Question 9

The psychological attachment that a person feels to a political party is called

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization. 
B)  party identification. 
C)  manipulation. 
D)  party direction. 
E)  political efficacy. 
A)  socialization. 
B)  party identification. 
C)  manipulation. 
D)  party direction. 
E)  political efficacy.

Question 10

Why are the concepts of efficacy and political trust important?

Accepted Answer

The concepts of efficacy and political t

Question 11

The reason that people tend to vote Republican as their income rises is due to the fact that most people act based upon

Accepted Answer

A)  self-interest. 
B)  lack of empathy. 
C)  age-related values. 
D)  the best interests of society. 
E)  hard-earned wisdom. 
A)  self-interest. 
B)  lack of empathy. 
C)  age-related values. 
D)  the best interests of society. 
E)  hard-earned wisdom.

Question 12

After the so-called "honeymoon" period, presidents normally see their popularity

Accepted Answer

A)  rise. 
B)  fall. 
C)  remain consistent. 
D)  plummet to near zero. 
E)  skyrocket. 
A)  rise. 
B)  fall. 
C)  remain consistent. 
D)  plummet to near zero. 
E)  skyrocket.

Question 13

There is some evidence that people tend to become ________ as they age.

Accepted Answer

A)  less concerned about social issues 
B)  less concerned about economic issues 
C)  more conservative 
D)  less conservative 
E)  politically neutral 
A)  less concerned about social issues 
B)  less concerned about economic issues 
C)  more conservative 
D)  less conservative 
E)  politically neutral

Question 14

Why is a random sample important in polling?

Accepted Answer

A random sample is crucial in polling be

Question 15

Partisanship is most likely determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  socialization through one's parents. 
B)  brainwashing by society. 
C)  religious beliefs and behaviors. 
D)  the behavior of your peers. 
E)  socialization through the media. 
A)  socialization through one's parents. 
B)  brainwashing by society. 
C)  religious beliefs and behaviors. 
D)  the behavior of your peers. 
E)  socialization through the media.

Question 16

How do individuals form their political opinions?

Accepted Answer

Individuals form their political opinion

Question 17

__________ is the extent to which people believe their actions affect the course of government.

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficacy 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Public trust 
D)  Legitimacy 
E)  Approval rating 
A)  Efficacy 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Public trust 
D)  Legitimacy 
E)  Approval rating

Question 18

The clearest embodiment of political socialization is

Accepted Answer

A)  partisanship. 
B)  career choice. 
C)  degree of efficacy experienced. 
D)  state you choose to live in. 
E)  interest in the political process. 
A)  partisanship. 
B)  career choice. 
C)  degree of efficacy experienced. 
D)  state you choose to live in. 
E)  interest in the political process.

Question 19

Whether through family socialization or genes, parents have the biggest impact

Accepted Answer

A)  during times of crisis in one's life. 
B)  during an individual's college years. 
C)  during a child's early life. 
D)  during an individual's teenage years. 
E)  during an adult's life. 
A)  during times of crisis in one's life. 
B)  during an individual's college years. 
C)  during a child's early life. 
D)  during an individual's teenage years. 
E)  during an adult's life.

Question 20

__________ is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs about certain issues or officials.

Accepted Answer

A)  Political socialization 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Partisanship 
D)  Elite opinion 
E)  Efficacy 
A)  Political socialization 
B)  Public opinion 
C)  Partisanship 
D)  Elite opinion 
E)  Efficacy

__________ is the extent to which people believe the government acts in their best interests.

According to political scientists, when it comes to American voters, about know which party controls Congress and only know the name of the Speaker of the House.

Define public opinion .

In order for a sample to be representative, a population must have a(n) _________ chance of being asked to participate.

The typical size of a national sample survey is __________ people.

Explain how the electorate expresses its opinions and holds elected officials accountable.

Writing more than one hundred years ago, James Bryce, a noted observer of U.S. politics, contended that __________ is (are) "the greatest source of power" in the United States.

How does religion affect views on issues like abortion or same-sex marriage?

The psychological attachment that a person feels to a political party is called

Why are the concepts of efficacy and political trust important?

The reason that people tend to vote Republican as their income rises is due to the fact that most people act based upon

After the so-called "honeymoon" period, presidents normally see their popularity

There is some evidence that people tend to become ________ as they age.

Why is a random sample important in polling?

Partisanship is most likely determined by

How do individuals form their political opinions?

__________ is the extent to which people believe their actions affect the course of government.

The clearest embodiment of political socialization is

Whether through family socialization or genes, parents have the biggest impact

__________ is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs about certain issues or officials.

Gateways to American Democracy

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic Domestic and Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 6: Public Opinion

__________ is the extent to which people believe the government acts in their best interests.

According to political scientists, when it comes to American voters, about ________ know which party controls Congress and only ________ know the name of the Speaker of the House.

Define public opinion .

In order for a sample to be representative, a population must have a(n) _________ chance of being asked to participate.

The typical size of a national sample survey is __________ people.

Explain how the electorate expresses its opinions and holds elected officials accountable.

Writing more than one hundred years ago, James Bryce, a noted observer of U.S. politics, contended that __________ is (are) "the greatest source of power" in the United States.

How does religion affect views on issues like abortion or same-sex marriage?

The psychological attachment that a person feels to a political party is called

Why are the concepts of efficacy and political trust important?

The reason that people tend to vote Republican as their income rises is due to the fact that most people act based upon

After the so-called "honeymoon" period, presidents normally see their popularity

There is some evidence that people tend to become ________ as they age.

Why is a random sample important in polling?

Partisanship is most likely determined by

How do individuals form their political opinions?

__________ is the extent to which people believe their actions affect the course of government.

The clearest embodiment of political socialization is

Whether through family socialization or genes, parents have the biggest impact

__________ is the aggregate of individual attitudes or beliefs about certain issues or officials.

Gateways to American Democracy

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic Domestic and Foreign Policy

Filters

According to political scientists, when it comes to American voters, about know which party controls Congress and only know the name of the Speaker of the House.