Unit 4 Gov Progress Check
Which of the following best describes an exit poll?
A poll that asks voters at randomly selected voting places whom they voted for so that election results can be predicted more quickly
All of the following are traditional political values held by most Americans EXCEPT
equality of outcome
An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become
less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders
Children are most likely to adopt the party identification
of their parents
Political socialization is the process by which
political values are passed to the next generation
The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on
Bank Interest rates
The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the
Board of Governors of the federal reserve system
Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to
Bring the oppositions opinions into alignment with their own
A member of Congress who advocates for a more Keynesian approach to solving a recession will likely support which of the following policies?
Increasing federal spending on infrastructure programs
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the following core values would this person most relate to?
Individualism
Fiscal policy
Policy that describes the impact of the federal budget (including taxes, spending, and borrowing) on the economy
Kathleen Hicks, "What Will Americans Do About Their Fear of Terrorism?" The passage is most related to which of the following concepts?
Political socialization
Agree-Disagree The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (55% agree, 42% disagree) Forced Choice The best way to ensure peace is through military strength (33%) OR Diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace (55%) The difference in the results is likely due to:
Question Format
Which of the following is most important for getting an accurate measure of public opinion in a survey?
Random Samplke
Which of the following is the best example of the core value of limited government?
The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress
In a public opinion poll, a polling company used an online survey tool to randomly contact respondents who did not have telephone lines in addition to contacting people over the phone. Which of the following best explains this decision?
The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.
What is a Tracking Poll
The poll is conducted over time to obtain information about changes in public opinion.
Which of the following explains why any attempt to reduce Social Security benefits is difficult?
There are many voters who support Social Security.
T/F Democratic Party: Favors increases in spending for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid Republican Party: Favors significant increases in defense and military spending in the federal budget
This is true