PSCI 2305
CHAPTER 6 - Answer-
Which of the following is not an agent of political socialization?
a family member
a religious leader
a teacher
a U.S. senator - Answer- A U.S Senator
How are most attitudes formed?
in adulthood, based on life choices
in childhood, based on early childh...
Which of the following is not an agent of political socialization?
a family member
a religious leader
a teacher
a U.S. senator - Answer- A U.S Senator
How are most attitudes formed?
in adulthood, based on life choices
in childhood, based on early childhood experiences
in college, based on classes and majors
after college, based on finances - Answer- In Childhood, based on early childhood
experiences
.
________ political content is given by a media source that lets the reader or viewer
know upfront there is a political bias or position.
Overt
Covert
Explanatory
Expository - Answer- Overt
The Bradley effect occurs when people ________.
say they will vote for a candidate based on the candidate's name
say they will vote against a candidate because of the candidate's race
say they will vote for a candidate but then vote against that candidate
say they will vote in the next election but instead stay home - Answer- Say they will
vote for a candidate but then vote against that candidate
.
Which of the following is not part of a scientific poll design?
a leading question
a random sample
a representative sample
a low margin of error - Answer- a Leading question
A poll states that Hillary Clinton will receive 43 percent of the vote. There is an 8
percent margin of error. What do you think of the poll?
It is a good poll and the margin of error is small.
It is a good poll and the margin of error is acceptable.
It is a non-representative poll and the margin of error is too high.
The poll accurately predicts Clinton will receive 43 percent of the vote. - Answer- it is
a good poll and the margin of error is small
Why are social policies controversial?
, They require people to accept the authority of the government.
They require government to balance the rights and liberties of different groups.
They require the government to increase spending.
They require a decrease in regulations and laws. - Answer- They require government
to balance the rights and liberties of different groups.
Which institution has the highest average public approval ratings?
the presidency
the U.S. House of Representatives
the U.S. Senate
the Supreme Court - Answer- The Supreme Court
How do polls affect presidential elections?
Polls help voters research information about each of the candidates.
Polls tell voters the issues that candidates support.
Polls identify the top candidates and the media interview those candidates.
Polls explain which candidates should win the election. - Answer- Polls identify the
top candidates and the media interview those candidates
Presidential approval ratings ________ over a president's term of office.
increase
decline
stay relatively stable
seesaw - Answer- decline
.
Which body of government is least susceptible to public opinion polls?
the president
U.S. Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Supreme Court - Answer- U.S Senate
CHAPTER 7 - Answer-
Which of the following is a reason to make voter registration more difficult?
increase voter turnout
decrease election fraud
decrease the cost of elections
make the registration process faster - Answer- decrease election fraud
Which of the following makes it easy for a citizen to register to vote?
grandfather clause
lengthy residency requirement
National Voter Registration Act
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