Exam 4: Public Opinion

Religious differences among red and blue states has been found to be politically __________.

What does it mean to be a liberal or conservative? Is ideology more important than practical politics?

Political socialization is the process through which people learn about __________.

Commitment to stability by positively depicting government and the status quo is often fostered by __________.

Describe the difference in strategy in the use of polling by President Clinton and President George W. Bush.

Due to strong emotional ties and exclusive control during early years, children's identification with a political party is shaped by their __________.

Economic, political, and social events __________.

How do the schools influence socialization?

One of the main reasons polls are used frequently by the media is __________.

What recent election year saw the major failure of exit polls?

Should pollsters be worried about the population of "nonrespondents"?

Which of the following polls are violations of polling ethics?

The major impact of schooling from kindergarten through high school tends to foster what?

The Watergate scandal in 1973 had what effect on public opinion?

What are some stereotypical differences between red states and blue states? What are some politically significant differences between red and blue states?

Though nearly 90 percent of Americans graduate from high school, and more than half go to college, __________.

While college faculty tend to be more liberal in their public opinion, __________.

People who tend to be more politically tolerant and more likely to participate in government have __________.

What are two examples of presidents using public opinion?

Between 40 and 60 percent of whites believe that the average African American is as well or better off than the average white American in schooling, job, income, and health care; at the same time, __________.