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A person with a high sense of political efficacy would likely agree with which statement? A.People like me have a say in what government does. B.Individuals do not need government telling them what to do. C.Government is necessary to ensure public safety. D.Voting is a choice more than a civic duty.

A

How do primaries differ from caucuses? A.Primaries typically have higher voter turnout. B.Primaries involve a greater time commitment for those who participate. C.Primaries are used in fewer states. D.Primaries are more likely to favor the candidate with the strongest organization.

A

In 2016, the most frequent response to the American National Election Study's question about party identification was __________. A.Independent B.Democrat C.Republican D.Libertarian

A

In presidential campaigns, candidates use a majority of their budgets for __________. A.television advertising B.the salaries of campaign staffers C.polling and focus groups D.travel to campaign events

A

The 1936 Literary Digest poll offers what key lesson for conducting public opinion surveys? A.Accurate representation in the sample is the most important feature. B.A large sample size is the most important feature. C.Public opinion polls should only be conducted by social scientists. D.It is nearly impossible to determine public opinion from a survey.

A

Which states play a disproportionate role in the selection of presidential nominees for the Democratic and Republican parties? A.Iowa and New Hampshire B.Pennsylvania and Florida C.Georgia and New Jersey D.Ohio and New York

A

Why are politicians attracted to the mandate theory of elections? A.It allows them to justify their decisions and actions in office. B.It offers a road map for how to run their campaigns. C.It gives incumbents a significant advantage in reelection. D.It does not require them to have extensive knowledge about policy issues.

A

Why do party organizations favor closed primaries? A.They enable parties to collect information about voters' party identification. B.They are less expensive than open primaries. C.They enable more accurate predictions about election outcomes. D.They encourage widespread voter participation.

A

How do Americans' inconsistent views on the scope of government contribute to gridlock? A.Politicians genuinely do not know what the public wants. B.Both liberal and conservative politicians can claim to have the public on their side. C.Americans are evenly split on most public policy issues. D.Americans' ambivalence leads them to avoid participating in politics.

B

How does civil disobedience differ from other forms of unconventional participation? A.It is more effective than other forms of unconventional participation. B.It involves breaking the law, whereas other forms of unconventional participation do not. C.It focuses more on injustice than do other forms of unconventional participation. D.It is more dramatic than other forms of unconventional participation.

B

Which factor helps to explain why the American political system works as well as it does given the lack of public knowledge about politics? A.Most political decisions are made by elites, not by the people. B.Many people use simple shortcuts, such as party identification, in voting. C.Many people do not participate in politics. D.Public participation only matters in elections.

B

Which factor often influences people's decision to identify as Independent? A.Party members are required to pay dues. B.Calling oneself a political Independent is considered socially desirable. C.The Democrats and Republicans have failed to create distinct party images. D.Once a voter has registered with one party, it is difficult to switch.

B

Rational-choice theory assumes that a political party will select positions that are __________. A.conservative B.widely favored C.ambiguous D.shared by the opposing party

B

Since World War II, where has much of America's population growth occurred? A.in the Midwest B.in the West and South C.in the Great Plains and West D.in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

B

Suppose you have decided to run for a seat in the House of Representatives. To ensure that your campaign is effective, you should __________. A.focus mainly on winning over Independent voters B.hire a team of people to help run your campaign C.focus mainly on converting voters from the other political party D.serve as your own campaign manager

B

The organization of American political parties is best described as __________. A.centralized and inefficient B.decentralized and fragmented C.fluid and efficient D.rigid and complex

B

Why does proportional representation lead to multiparty systems? A.Candidates can win on their own, without the support of a major party. B.Parties can win seats with a relatively small percentage of the vote. C.Candidates can affiliate with more than one party. D.More parties can appear on the ballot.

B

A critic of the responsible party model would likely observe that __________. A.the model is too complex and fails to offer clear guidelines B.American politics is too centralized for the model to work C.the model is too simple to account for the diversity of American society D.the model focuses too much on parties and not enough on voters

C

For the 2020 Census, the Justice Department requested that respondents be asked whether or not they were U.S. citizens. The Supreme Court ruled that __________. A.adding a citizenship question would make administration of the Census too costly B.the citizenship question would lead to fairer allocation of federal funding C.the administration had provided insufficient justification for including a citizenship question D.a citizenship question would facilitate enforcement of the Voting Rights Act

C

If no presidential candidate wins a majority of votes in the Electoral College, __________. A.the election is decided by a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate B.the candidate with the most votes wins C.the election is decided by the House of Representatives D.the election is decided by the Senate

C

In the invisible primary, candidates mainly compete for __________. A.the support of their party members B.the support of undecided voters C.the support of party elites D.media coverage

C

In their views on crime policy, liberals and conservatives disagree on __________. A.whether crime is a serious problem B. whether government should be involved in dealing with crime C. the best way for government to reduce crime D. the best way to rehabilitate criminals

C

The Buckley v. Valeo Supreme Court decision removed limits on __________. A.how much money 501(c) groups could donate to a candidate's general election campaign B.how much money a political party could spend on a voter registration drive C.how much money candidates could donate to their own campaigns D.contributions directly to political parties

C

The authors of The American Voter reached what general conclusion in their study? A.Most Americans rely primarily on political ideology to guide their political thinking. B.Most Americans have a weak identification with a political party. C.Most Americans do not rely heavily on ideology to guide their political thinking. D.Most Americans have low trust in government.

C

The largest component of American political parties is __________. A.the party machine B.the party in government C.the party in the electorate D.the party as an organization

C

The main role of state party organizations is usually to __________. A.manage campaigns B.place a check on the national party organization C.supplement candidates' own campaign organizations D.support county-level party organizations

C

What role do superdelegates typically play in the Democratic presidential nominating contest? A.They vote at the national convention, with the majority often supporting a candidate who finished second in the primaries and caucuses. B.They play a role only in the "invisible primary," prior to the convention, when they woo support from elected officials and top fundraisers. C.They are awarded automatic slots as delegates to the national convention. D.They oversee the national convention, but do not cast votes.

C

Which of the following is a likely consequence of frontloading in the nomination process? A.In states that hold primaries earlier in the nominating process, voter enthusiasm will be lower. B.In states that hold primaries earlier in the nominating process, media coverage of the campaign will be lower. C.In states that hold primaries later in the nominating process, voter turnout will be lower. D.In states that hold primaries later in the nominating process, per capita campaign spending will be higher.

C

Which of the following, if true, would violate the responsible party model? A.Political candidates for each party are selected by national party leaders. B.Citizens base their voting decisions on what the majority party accomplished or failed to accomplish. C.The Democrats and Republicans take similar positions on trade policy. D.The Republicans seek to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a policy enacted by the Democrats.

C

Which presidential election could be classified as a critical election? A.the election of 1964 B.the election of 2000 C.the election of 1896 D.the election of 1936

C

A Democratic Party state chairperson is part of the party __________. A.in the electorate B.coalition C.in government D.as an organization

D

How do the Republican and Democratic parties differ on the issue of immigration? A.Republicans generally support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, while Democrats oppose it. B.Republicans support expanding legal immigration, while Democrats oppose it. C.Republicans support creating a path to citizenship for law-abiding families, while Democrats oppose it. D.Republicans generally oppose the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, while Democrats support it.

D

In their attitudes toward political participation, Americans are generally __________ government. A.indifferent to B.smug toward C.suspicious of D.supportive of

D

One limitation of Super PACs is that they __________. A.must get authorization from candidates before running television advertisements B.are prohibited from endorsing candidates C.are prohibited from running television advertisements D.cannot formally coordinate their activities with the campaign of a candidate they support

D

One way that candidates can persuade some voters from the other party to vote for them is to __________. A.highlight their qualifications for office B.disavow political parties and run independent campaigns C.invest heavily in television advertising D.focus on wedge issues

D

The future of public opinion polling is likely to see what development? A.a decrease in all methods of polling B.more polling using random-digit dialing C.more face-to-face polling D.more Internet-based polling

D

What best explains the fact that African Americans vote at roughly the same rate as non-Hispanic whites? A.The low socio-economic status of African Americans propels them to vote at high rates. B.A rise in socio-economic status has increased African American participation. C.African Americans favor conventional over unconventional participation. D.Group consciousness overcomes the influence of socio-economic status.

D

What is a disadvantage of the openness of U.S. elections? A.Campaigns tend to emphasize candidate image over issues. B.It is difficult for political insiders to win nominations. C.The outcomes of elections are unpredictable. D.The process of campaigning is long and convoluted.

D

What is the most important goal of any candidate's media campaign? A.to bypass the traditional news media B.to generate favorable news stories about one's campaign C.to ensure that one's opponent gets negative press coverage D.to get the candidate's agenda presented to the voters

D

What issue led to the formation of the Republican Party? A.the Great Depression B.women's rights C.immigration D.slavery

D

Which of the following was a major consequence of the party realignment in the South? A.It contributed to the popularity of minor party candidates in the 1992 and 2000 elections. B.It led to an increase in voters identifying as Independent. C.It enabled Democrats to win the presidency in the 1990s. D.It enabled Republicans to control Congress for the majority of the period from 1995 to 2022.

D

Why has the Simpson-Mazzoli Act failed to significantly slow illegal immigration? A.The civil and criminal penalties for violating the law are not harsh enough. B.States have refused to enforce the law. C.The act has been ignored by employers who are subject to its requirements. D.It is difficult to enforce requirements for employers.

D

How might public opinion polls serve as a tool to strengthen democracy? A.They give politicians information about public desires. B.They encourage greater public participation in politics. C.They place more importance on the state of the economy. D.They help politicians identify key words to promote their favored policies.

a

What effect does aging have on political learning and behavior? A.It increases the strength of party attachment. B.It decreases attention to political news. C.It increases cynicism about politics. D.It decreases political participation.

a

If a poll of 1,500 people has a sampling error of +/- 3 percent and shows that 40 percent of people approve of the president's job performance, it means that __________. A.it is impossible to draw firm conclusions about the true figure B.the true figure is most likely between 37 and 43 percent C.the true figure is between 37 and 40 percent D.the true figure is between 40 and 43 percent

b