Question 1

The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the first time a foreign enemy struck successfully within the continental United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A parent teaches his or her children that America is built on freedom, that it is up to individuals to create their own success in life, and that religion and politics should never mix.Such a parent is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A) political socialization. 
B) cultural stereotyping. 
C) democratic indoctrination. 
D) destiny shaping. 
E) All of the above 
A) political socialization. 
B) cultural stereotyping. 
C) democratic indoctrination. 
D) destiny shaping. 
E) All of the above

Question 3

Most nations consist of groups of people who have lived together for centuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of older Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Older Americans vote more often than younger Americans. 
B) Older Americans are more politically aware than younger Americans. 
C) Older Americans' votes are particularly important in the Northeast. 
D) Older Americans are better organized than younger Americans. 
E) Older Americans have more disposable income than younger Americans. 
A) Older Americans vote more often than younger Americans. 
B) Older Americans are more politically aware than younger Americans. 
C) Older Americans' votes are particularly important in the Northeast. 
D) Older Americans are better organized than younger Americans. 
E) Older Americans have more disposable income than younger Americans.

Question 5

The highest poverty rates occur among

Accepted Answer

A) Non-Hispanic white Americans. 
B) Hispanic Americans. 
C) African Americans. 
D) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 
E) Native Americans, Inuits, and Aleuts. 
A) Non-Hispanic white Americans. 
B) Hispanic Americans. 
C) African Americans. 
D) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 
E) Native Americans, Inuits, and Aleuts.

Question 6

Members of ideological groups often focus on

Accepted Answer

A) inability to pay dues. 
B) limited time. 
C) single issues. 
D) ethical concerns. 
E) religious convictions. 
A) inability to pay dues. 
B) limited time. 
C) single issues. 
D) ethical concerns. 
E) religious convictions.

Question 7

Between them both, Common Cause and the PIRG founded by Ralph Nader promote all BUT

Accepted Answer

A) electoral reform. 
B) safe energy. 
C) consumer protection. 
D) political candidates. 
E) environmental issues. 
A) electoral reform. 
B) safe energy. 
C) consumer protection. 
D) political candidates. 
E) environmental issues.

Question 8

In the text, individuals who try to influence policy decisions and positions are defined as

Accepted Answer

A) campaign strategists. 
B) political consultants. 
C) policy wonks. 
D) pollsters. 
E) lobbyists. 
A) campaign strategists. 
B) political consultants. 
C) policy wonks. 
D) pollsters. 
E) lobbyists.

Question 9

The "spread" of an interest group refers to

Accepted Answer

A) ability to mobilize people quickly. 
B) the number of senators it has on its side. 
C) the financial resources it possesses. 
D) whether its membership is concentrated or dispersed. 
E) the number of members it has. 
A) ability to mobilize people quickly. 
B) the number of senators it has on its side. 
C) the financial resources it possesses. 
D) whether its membership is concentrated or dispersed. 
E) the number of members it has.

Question 10

A PAC is

Accepted Answer

A) the political arm of an interest group. 
B) the same as a 401K group. 
C) prohibited from donating money to campaigns. 
D) decreasing in election influence. 
E) the same as a 527 group. 
A) the political arm of an interest group. 
B) the same as a 401K group. 
C) prohibited from donating money to campaigns. 
D) decreasing in election influence. 
E) the same as a 527 group.

Question 11

Selective perception based on background attitudes and biases is called

Accepted Answer

A) ethnocentrism. 
B) experience. 
C) wisdom . 
D) selfishness. 
E) natural rights. 
A) ethnocentrism. 
B) experience. 
C) wisdom . 
D) selfishness. 
E) natural rights.

Question 12

Closed shops do NOT allow union workers to be hired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the first time a foreign enemy struck successfully within the continental United States.

A parent teaches his or her children that America is built on freedom, that it is up to individuals to create their own success in life, and that religion and politics should never mix.Such a parent is engaging in

Most nations consist of groups of people who have lived together for centuries.

Which of the following is NOT true of older Americans?

The highest poverty rates occur among

Members of ideological groups often focus on

Between them both, Common Cause and the PIRG founded by Ralph Nader promote all BUT

In the text, individuals who try to influence policy decisions and positions are defined as

The "spread" of an interest group refers to

A PAC is

Selective perception based on background attitudes and biases is called

Closed shops do NOT allow union workers to be hired.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

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Exam 5: The US political Landscape

The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the first time a foreign enemy struck successfully within the continental United States.

A parent teaches his or her children that America is built on freedom, that it is up to individuals to create their own success in life, and that religion and politics should never mix.Such a parent is engaging in

Most nations consist of groups of people who have lived together for centuries.

Which of the following is NOT true of older Americans?

The highest poverty rates occur among

Members of ideological groups often focus on

Between them both, Common Cause and the PIRG founded by Ralph Nader promote all BUT

In the text, individuals who try to influence policy decisions and positions are defined as

The "spread" of an interest group refers to

A PAC is

Selective perception based on background attitudes and biases is called

Closed shops do NOT allow union workers to be hired.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

Political Culture and Ideology

Political Parties

Public Opinion, Participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and US politics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Policy

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign Defense Policy

State and Local Politics

State Constitutions

Parties and Elections in the States

State Legislatures

State Governors

Judges and Justice in the States

Local Governments and Metropolitics

Making State and Local Policy

Staffing and Financing State and Local Governments

Filters