Unit 2

A media organization is interested in reporting election results in a congressional election prior to the final tally of votes which will not occur until later in the evening. The organizationrandomly selects polling places across the district asking voters whom they voted for. The type of poll being used in this scenario is known as A. an exit poll B. a benchmark poll C. an opinion poll D. a tracking poll

A.

A member of Congress who advocates for a more Keynesian approach to solving a recession will likely support which of the following policies? A Increasing federal spending on infrastructure programs B. Doing nothing and letting the recession work itself out C. Lowering taxes on the wealthy to increase business investment D. Increasing interest rates and reducing the money supply

A.

In the area of marketplace regulation, liberals would advocate for A. higher minimum wage and increased workplace safety regulations. B. lower minimum wage and restrictions on working hours C. restrictions on unions and less regulation of the workplace. D. an increased role for unions and no minimum wage requirements.

A.

The passage reflects which of the following? A. Capitalism and laissez-faire B. Communism and command economy C. Fiscal federalism and Keynesianism D. Socialism and redistribution of wealth

A.

Which of the following best represents a conflict between liberty and order? A. Providing due process to criminal defendants and protecting the rights of crime victims B. Increasing the minimum wage and providing tax cuts for businesses C. Increasing taxes for the wealthy and providing social welfare for the poor D. Increasing the interest rate on loans and reducing the rate of inflation on consumer goods

A.

Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment banning all abortions? A. Conservatives B. Libertarians C. Moderates D. Liberals

A.

Which of the following pairs makes a correct comparison about liberal and conservative ideologies? Liberal Ideology -> Conservative Ideology A. More regulation of the marketplace. -> less government involvement to ensure social and economic equality B. Let's intrusion on personal privacy. -> more regulation of the marketplace C. Less regulation of the marketplace -> more government involvement to ensure social and economic D. Less government involvement to ensure social and economic quality. -> less regulation of the marketplace

A.

Which of the following pairs makes a correct comparison between the type of pole and the message and purpose of that pole? Type of poll -> method and purpose A. Entrance survey -> taken at the beginning of a campaign to predict support for a candidate B. Exit poll -> taken as voters leave the polling place to predict the outcome of an election C. Tracking poll -> taken as people are coming into an event to see if they change their mind D. Benchmark poll -> taken over the length of the campaign to gauge support for a candidate throughout

B.

What is the first and most important source of political values for most Americans? A. media B. religion C. the family D. public schools

C,

A political culture exists where A. political socialization never occurs until late in adulthood. B. the demographics of the population suggest a fairly homogeneous group. C. there is a sustained and patterned way of thinking about the relationship between the citizens and their government. D. there is elite guidance in matters related to politics.

C.

Select the pair that best represents the ideological positions of the two major parties. Democratic party -> Republican Party A. Increase the minimum wage-> increase environmental regulations B. Oppose the death penalty.-> Increase taxes for the middle class. C. Protect the rights of the accused.-> Ban abortion. D. Expand School - choice program.-> oppose affirmative action

C.

Which of the following best explains why it was more difficult for the polls to predict the outcome of the 2016 presidential election than it had been in the past? A. Fewer polls were taken B. The media relied on exit polls, instead of public opinion polls. C. The voters surveyed were not representative of those who voted. D. The wording of the polls favored Hillary Clinton, overestimating her support.

C.

Which of the following factors is likely to have the greatest effect on the credibility of election polls? A. Disclosing the ideology of the person who is conducting the poll B. Interviewing people who are attending a meeting of a political party C. Surveying registered voters who indicate that they are likely to vote D. Including a large number of questions in the poll

C.

Which of the following is a constitutional criticism of tuition vouchers? A. They violate the First Amendment because they limit freedom of expression and choice. B. They violate the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because schools receive unequal funding. C. They violate the establishment clause of the First Amendment because tax dollars go to support religious schools. D. They violate the Fourth Amendment right of privacy because they allow schools access to financial information

C.

Which of the following is an example of a Keynesian economic policy? A Increasing the number of tax deductions available to families B: Lowering taxes for corporations Government spending programs to build roads and bridges 2 D. Raising interest rates to encourage savings

C.

Which of the following sets of policies would most likely bo supported by a libertarian? A. Expansion of the welfare state and a reduction in spending on national defense B. Elimination of the estate tax and promotion of government-funded prekindergarten education C. Legalization of the commerical sale of marijuana and a reduction in government spending on prisons D. Increase income and capital gains taxes on the weathly to raise revenue for social security benefits

C.

All of the following are characteristics of an accurate random sample EXCEPT... A. cell phone and landlines should be used B. each person must have an equal chance of being interviewed the C. questions must be asked in clear, unemotional language D. the sample must include at least 20% of the population

D.

All of the following are important elements in the American view of the political system EXCEPT A. Americans think government officials should be held accountable by the people B. Americans believe that individuals are responsible for their own actions C. Americans believe that they should be able to do as the please as long as it doesn't harm someone else. D. Americans believe that government should try to equalize the property and living conditions of all citizens Y

D.

Select the response that matches the American core political value with appropriate example. Core political value -> example A. Individualism -> social welfare policies B. Limited government -> restrictions on free speech C. Free enterprise -> minimum wage regulations D. Rule of Law -> impeachment process

D.

The experiences and factors (process that shape an individual's political values, attitudes, and behaviors is called A. political culture B. political ideology C. globalization D. political socialization

D.

The following question(s) refer to the passage. "American businesses now face the world's highest corporate tax rates. That's like putting lead shoes on your cross-country team. It reduces companies' ability to compete overseas, encourages them to move abroad, lessens their investment, cripples job creation here at home, lowers American wages, and fosters the avoidance of tax liability without actually increasing tax revenues. A more damaging policy is hard to imagine. We propose to level the international playing field by lowering the corporate tax rate to be on a par with, or below, the rates of other industrial nations - National Committee Party Platform, 2016 The passage most likely belongs to A. the Green Party. B. independents with no party affiliation. C. the Democratic Party. D. the Republican Party.

D.

The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the A. Bureau of Labor and Statistics B. World Bank C. Treasury Department D. Federal Reserve System

D.

Which ofthe following scenarios best ilastates generational efteets on political socialization? A. As middle-aged couples marry, have children, and buy homes, they become more liberal. B. College students strongly identify with one of the major parties. C. Young graduates are moving to urban centers to find jobs and are becoming more conservative. D. As baby-boomers age and accumulate wealth, they become more conservative.

D.