test practice ap gov 9/22

Based on the line graph, what percentage of people surveyed attended church weekly in 1990 ?

(A) 35%

Based on the outcome of the polls, which of the following is likely true about questions that use the agree-disagree format?

(A) Questions that use the agree-disagree format increase the percentage of respondents who agree with the primary statement.

Using both the maps, which of the following best explains how states with the highest corporate tax rates voted in the 2016 election?

(A) The maps show that states with the highest corporate tax rates were more likely to vote for the Democrat, Hillary Clinton, in the 2016 election.

The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on

(A) bank interest rates

Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true?

(B) In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never.

Which of the following statements draws an accurate comparison from the information graphic?

(B) The Ford/Carter "Boomer" generation has voted more consistently Republican than has the Bush/Obama "Millennial" generation.

Which of the following is a limitation of the data when drawing a conclusion about the most important problem facing the country in 2017 ?

(B) The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends.

Using both of the maps, which of the following best explains the role that ideology has played in the shaping of corporate tax rates?

(B) The maps indicate that states that have high corporate tax rates are more likely to enact liberal policies.

The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the

(C) Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Which of the following represents the most likely way the information in the table will be used?

(C) Congress will use the data to suggest that there is support for their legislative proposals.

Which of the following serves as an explanation for the differences between generations in voting patterns?

(C) Major political events affecting political attitudes

Which of the following political parties would most likely oppose Roe v Wade and the right to privacy used to justify the court's decision

(C) The Republican Party

Which of the following best explains the data in the line graph?

(C) The economy is likely the most important issue because it is a broader category that is more open to individual interpretation than both jobs and the budget deficit.

Which of the following is the best conclusion a polling group might draw from the results of the two polls?

(C) Using an agree-or-disagree format encourages respondents to agree with the position.

Which of the following is true about church attendance based on the line graph?

(D) About 54% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a year or less.

Which of the following is likely true about the 2018 midterm elections based on the data in the line graph?

(D) Economic issues are less likely to be discussed in the 2018 midterm elections than in the 2012 presidential elections.

Which of the following most likely explains the difference in result of the two polls?

(D) Question format

Which of the following explains why any attempt to reduce Social Security benefits is difficult?

(D) Support for social security is not isolated to one demographic age group

Which of the following criticisms can be leveled against both Keynesian and supply-side economics and of both Republican and Democrats Presidents who have supported using one or another of these methods?

(D) both policies increase the national debt

Which of the following is a correct comparison of the positions of libertarians and conservatives on matters of social policy?

A. Libertarians support the right of the same-sex marriage and Conservatives oppose the right of the same-sex marriage.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of benchmark polls and exit polls?

A. Benchmark polls typically used to measure a candidate's support before she begins her campaign. Exit polls used to analyze how different demographic groups voted.

Which is true? Dem v. Rep

B. Democratic Party - Favors increases in spending for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Republican Party - Favors the decision in Roe V. Wade (1973)

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of liberals and libertarians?

B. Liberals believe in protecting the rights of the accused. Libertarians favor significantly reducing military spending.

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of a mass survey and a focus group?

B. Mass Survey- a random sample of people are asked to participate. Focus group - unscientific, but can provide useful info to a candidate.

Which of the following statements represents a trend supported by the data in the bar graph?[ IDEALOGICAL COMPOSITION OF THE HOUSE OF REPS]

C. The number of House members between the most liberal Republican and the most conservative Democrat decreased between 1982 and 2012.

Which is true? Exit v. Track Poll

D. Exit Poll - Responses can be used to judge election results before the official count is obtained. Tracking Poll - The poll is conducted over time to obtain information about changes in public opinion.