Quiz #3
In the past two decades, the level of turnout in presidential elections has averaged about
60%
Which of the following statements about Americans and ideology and political thinking is true
??Most Americans do not demonstrate blind faith in their party of choice.
Voter registration in the United States
began as a way of preventing voters from casting more than one ballot on election day
What are the two distinguishing characteristics of political socialization?
Political socialization is cumulative, and it is most heavily developed during childhood.
In general, public opinion
sets limits on government action.
Regular voters tend to be characterized by a
strong sense of civic duty.
The society of Northern Ireland is presented by the text as a demonstration of what difference with U.S. society?
the lack of crosscutting between groups
The key factors in determining the accuracy of an opinion poll are
the size of the sample and whether the sample was selected from the population by a random method.
Which of the following groups is most adversely affected by the United States' voter registration system?
those with less income
States with the most restrictive voter registration laws also have
turnout rates well below the national average.
The most powerful religious force in contemporary American society is the
Religious Right
Which of the following statements about political participation and lower-income Americans is true?
They need the most government help but are least likely to engage in collective action to seek it.
Libertarians are opposed to governmental intervention
in both the economic and social spheres.
The frequency of elections in the United States reduces voter turnout by
increasing the personal effort needed to participate in all elections.
Voter participation in the United States
is lower than in nearly every other democracy.
The chief obstacle to Americans' participation in community activities is the
lack of personal motivation to get involved.
Historically, dramatic change in party identification is uncommon and is almost always a consequence of
major upheaval.
Education and income affect voter turnout
more in the United States than in Europe.
The process of political socialization in the United States is
normally cumulative; political beliefs attained earlier in life tend to be retained to a substantial degree.
As an agent of political socialization, the American family will likely have its greatest effect on an individual's
party identification.