AP Gov U3P1 CBQ's
American political culture is characterized by strong popular support for all of the following EXCEPT Responses A the rule of law B limited government C individual liberty D equality of opportunity E economic equality
economic equality
All of the following are traditional political values held by most Americans EXCEPT Responses A individual freedom B representative democracy C equality of opportunity D equality of outcome E due process of law
equality of outcome
When a child's parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely Responses A identify with the opposing party B identify with the parents' party C have a low sense of political efficacy D become an independent rather than a party identifier E become alienated from the political system
identify with the parents' party
An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become Responses A more likely to believe that their actions can influence government policy B more trusting of nongovernmental institutions and leaders C less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders D less supportive of school integration E less likely to think of themselves as ideologically moderate
less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders
Political socialization is the process by which Responses A the use of private property is regulated by the government B governments communicate with each other C public attitudes toward government are measured and reported D political values are passed to the next generation E children are trained for successful occupations
political values are passed to the next generation
Of the following, the most important role in the political socialization of children is played by
the family
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH906858.g03.png church attendance in US Based on the line graph, what percentage of people surveyed attended church weekly in 1990 ? Responses A 35% B 30% C 25% D 15%
35%
Which of the following is NOT a core value of United States political culture? A Legal equality B Political equality C Economic equality D Freedom of religion E Freedom of speech
Economic equality
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
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates political socialization? Responses A The government establishes a tax policy benefiting lower-income families. B A young teenager hears her parents discussing politics around the dinner table, which influences her own views. C A citizen serves on a jury and receives training on how to apply the law. D A suspect is informed of his rights by an officer who is about to interrogate him.
A young teenager hears her parents discussing politics around the dinner table, which influences her own views.
Which of the following is NOT a core value of United States political culture? Responses A Legal equality B Political equality C Economic equality D Freedom of religion E Freedom of speech
Economic equality
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH906858.g03.png church attendance in US Which of the following is true about church attendance based on the line graph? Responses A About 30% of people surveyed in 2010 rarely or never attend church. B About 26% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a month or less. C About 16% of people surveyed in 2010 attend church about once a year. D About 54% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a year or less.
About 54% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a year or less.
Which of the following public policies is best supported by the core value of free enterprise? A The government subsidizing the cost of milk B Congress passing legislation bailing out the automobile industry C Taxpayers funding a national high-speed railway service D After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers
After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers
Which of the following scenarios best reflects the process of political socialization?
An individual takes a civics course in school and develops opinions about politics.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH908673.g01.png self discribed personality traits Which of the following best describes how the generations view themselves in regards to the idealistic trait? Responses A Millennial respondents are the least likely to consider themselves idealistic. B Each group is less likely to identify as idealistic as they get older. C Baby-Boomer respondents are more likely to consider themselves idealistic than Generation X respondents. D Silent Generation respondents are the most likely to consider
Baby-Boomer respondents are more likely to consider themselves idealistic than Generation X respondents.
The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Which of the following illustrates an economic policy most likely supported by an ideologically liberal individual? Responses A The Federal Reserve increasing interest rates B Congress placing regulations on the marketplace by increasing the minimum wage C A bill that would decrease funding for the food stamp program D A state lowering income taxes to attract businesses
Congress placing regulations on the marketplace by increasing the minimum wage
What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today? Which of the following represents the most likely way the information in the table will be used? Responses A The media will use the data to present horse race coverage of elections. B Political action committees (PACs) will use the data to determine which candidates for elected office they will support. C Congress will use the data to suggest that there is support for their legislative proposals. D Social movements will use this data in their legal briefings before the federal courts.
Congress will use the data to suggest that there is support for their legislative proposals.
Which of the following best matches a political ideology with that ideology's position on the proper role of government in regulating the economy? Responses A Communitarian—The government should regulate monetary policy but not fiscal policy. B Libertarian—Government regulation should increase when the economy is in decline. C Conservative—The government should strictly limit its regulation of the marketplace. D Liberal—The government should not intervene in economic decision-making.
Conservative—The government should strictly limit its regulation of the marketplace.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH909375.g04.png top priorities for the pres and cong Which of the following is likely true about midterm elections that would have taken place in 2018 based on the data in the line graph? Responses A The budget deficit was a bigger issue in the 2018 midterm elections than it was in the 2010 midterm elections. B Members of Congress that were running for reelection in 2018 likely emphasized their record on the budget deficit rather than jobs. C Democrats were more likely than Republicans to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. D Economic issues were less likely to be discussed in the 2018 midterm elections than in the 2012 presidential elections.
Economic issues were less likely to be discussed in the 2018 midterm elections than in the 2012 presidential elections.
Which of the following policies involves more state spending than federal spending?
Education
Which of the following is generally the most important agent of political socialization?
Family
Agree-Disagree v. Forced Choice Questions 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%) Source: Pew Research Center, 1999. Based on the information provided, which of the following most likely explains the difference in result of the two polls? Responses A Margin of error B Sampling method C Type of poll D Framing of question
Framing of question
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH906858.g03.png church attendance in US Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true? Responses A In 1972, about 30% of people surveyed reported attending church monthly or less. B In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never. C In 1972, most people surveyed reported attending church yearly. D In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church yearly than reported attending weekly.
In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never.
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 programs to improve transportation systems
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
In 2014, a poll reported that 51 percent of Americans support legislation to reduce carbon emissions, while 47 percent oppose it. The reported margin of sampling error was +/- 4 percent. Which of the following inferences can be made from the poll?
It is unclear whether more people support legislation to reduce carbon emissions than oppose it.
Which of the following best explains how partisan differences between the president and Congress affect policymaking in the federal government? Responses A It would weaken the power of congressional party leadership in the House of Representatives because the rules require a majority of members to approve bills. B It reduces the chances of bills becoming law because the president and the majority party in Congress are from different parties. C It leads to fewer bills being introduced into Congress because it is less likely that these bills will make it through politically divided committees. D It reduces the incentive to work across party lines because legislation that is vetoed can be overridden with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.
It reduces the chances of bills becoming law because the president and the majority party in Congress are from different parties.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VR442228.g03.png generations in presidential elections Which of the following serves as an explanation for the differences between generations in voting patterns? Responses A Regional political party realignment B Shifting issue networks C Major political events affecting political attitudes D Changes in political party mobilization techniques
Major political events affecting political attitudes
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH907709.g01.png relationship between ideology and views of federal reserve Which of the following descriptions is the information on the line graph too limited to support? Responses A The more conservative an individual is, the less likely he or she is to believe that the Federal Reserve helps to stabilize the economy. B The more liberal an individual is, the more likely he or she is to believe that the Federal Reserve helps stabilize the economy. C About half of those who identify as very liberal believe that the Federal Reserve helped stabilize the economy. D Most who identify as very conservative believe that the Federal Reserve should be abolished.
Most who identify as very conservative believe that the Federal Reserve should be abolished.
Question: We hear a lot of talk these days about liberals and conservatives. I'm going to show you a seven-point scale on which the political views that people might hold are arranged from extremely liberal — point 1 — to extremely conservative — point 7. Where would you place yourself on this scale? (Point 4 not shown on scale.) MY POLITICAL VALUES ARE... The graph above supports which of the following statements?
People with higher incomes are more likely to think of themselves as conservative than are those with lower incomes.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH909375.g04.png top priorities for the pres and cong Which of the following is a likely public policy result of the data on the line graph? Responses A Public policies that create jobs but increase the deficit, such as tax cuts or infrastructure spending, will likely be prioritized over paying down the national debt. B Bills in Congress that create an economic stimulus through public works projects will pass with bipartisan support. C A program to extend unemployment benefits to more people will likely pass in 2018. D Public policies that pay down the deficit but are harmful to economic growth will likely pass during the next Congress.
Public policies that create jobs but increase the deficit, such as tax cuts or infrastructure spending, will likely be prioritized over paying down the national debt.
Agree-Disagree v. Forced Choice Questions 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%) Source: Pew Research Center, 1999. Based on the outcome of the polls, which of the following is likely true about questions that use the agree-disagree format? Responses A Questions that use the agree-disagree format increase the percentage of respondents who agree with the primary statement. B Questions that use the agree-disagree format create confusion about what is being asked. C Questions that use the agree-disagree format reduce support for the public policy that is being surveyed. D Questions that use the agree-disagree promote considerations of other perspectives.
Questions that use the agree-disagree format increase the percentage of respondents who agree with the primary statement.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/578/VR100182.g07.svg views on size of government by income, services, and party Which of the following statements is consistent with data shown in the bar graph? Responses A Men are more likely than women to believe that there should be an increase in government spending to provide social services for the elderly. B Conservatives are more likely than liberals to believe that spending on public transportation should be increased to connect citizens to employment opportunities. C Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe that there should be fewer regulations on businesses to promote economic growth and increase wages. D Those with higher incomes are more likely than those with lower incomes to believe that education spending should be a federal responsibility to guarantee that each citizen has an equal chance at success.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to believe that there should be fewer regulations on businesses to promote economic growth and increase wages.
A polling firm tried to predict the results of an election by sampling 1,000 adults within a state for two days prior to the election, using landline telephones of likely voters. After the election, the firm found that their poll results were not close to the actual election results. Which of the following recommendations would be the best for the firm to follow in the future?
Sample people who have cell phones, in addition to those with landlines.
Which of the following is most important for getting an accurate measure of public opinion in a survey?
Selecting a random sample
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH908673.g01.png self discribed personality traits Which generation group is most likely to oppose a protest of national symbols or ceremonies? Responses A Silent B Boomer C Generation X D Millennial
Silent
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VR442228.g03.png generations in presidential elections Which of the following statements draws an accurate comparison from the information graphic? Responses A The Nixon "Boomer" generation was far more likely to vote Democrat when they were eighteen year olds than the Truman "Silent" generation. B The Ford/Carter "Boomer" generation has voted more consistently Republican than has the Bush/Obama "Millennial" generation. C The Roosevelt "Greatest" generation voted Democrat in 2000 but voted Republican in 2006. D The Reagan/Bush "Gen X" generation voted more consistently with the national average than did the Nixon "Boomer" generation.
The Ford/Carter "Boomer" generation has voted more consistently Republican than has the Bush/Obama "Millennial" generation.
Which of the following is the best example of the democratic ideal of limited government?
The United States Constitution enumerating 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. what explains this desicion
The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/578/VR100182.g07.svg views on size of government by income, services, and party Which of the following statements is supported by data in the graph? Responses A The higher the income, the more likely that the person will support smaller government. B Liberals are less likely than conservatives to support bigger government. C A decrease in income is likely to increase the possibility that a person will obtain a college degree. D Women are more likely than men to be in favor of smaller government and fewer government services.
The higher the income, the more likely that the person will support smaller government.
Issues Mentioned by 3% or More of Respondents to Open-Ended Question What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today? Which of the following is a limitation of the data when drawing a conclusion about the most important problem facing the country in 2017 ? Responses A The results are incomplete, as only 3% of respondents were taken into account when the list was compiled. B The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends. C The data were compiled from an exit poll; therefore, the data reflect only the views of registered voters. D Respondents were presented with a list of problems from which they could choose more than one.
The data were collected in a short time frame, which does not reveal full-year trends.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH909375.g04.png top priorities for the pres and cong Which of the following best explains the data in the line graph? Responses A Between 2012 and 2018, the economy did not grow enough to make economic issues a top priority. B Voters care more about jobs than the budget deficit because there has been an increase in unemployment between 2010 and 2018. 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. D Complex issues such as the budget deficit receive little attention in the media even though citizens care deeply about them.
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.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/media.academicmerit.com/8836191711457fd40ddff7cbbe6d3167/original.png republican party identification 1984 The chart above supports which of the following conclusions? Responses A A majority of the men polled identified with the Republican party. B More men than women voted for Ronald Reagan in 1984. C The younger a man was, the more likely he was to identify himself as a Democrat. D The Geraldine Ferraro vice-presidential candidacy caused many formerly Republican women to identify with the Democrats. E The gender gap among those who identified with the Republican party was narrowest for those between 25 and 34 years of age.
The gender gap among those who identified with the Republican party was narrowest for those between 25 and 34 years of age.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH907709.g01.png relationship between ideology and views of federal reserve Which of the following statements accurately explains a limitation of the line graph? Responses A The line graph does not take into account the views of those who identify as moderate. B It is difficult to tell what the relationship is between ideology and the perception of the Federal Reserve. C The line graph does not illustrate differences along party lines regarding the perception of the Federal Reserve. D It is difficult to tell if there is a relationship between the two survey questions on the Federal Reserve.
The line graph does not illustrate differences along party lines regarding the perception of the Federal Reserve.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH908673.g01.png self discribed personality traits Which of the following best describes a trend in the data? A The older the respondents, the more likely they are to identify as patriotic. B Generation X respondents are more likely to be politically active than the Baby-Boomer respondents. C Baby Boomer respondents are the most likely to consider themselves self-reliant. D The younger the respondents, the more likely they are to
The older the respondents, the more likely they are to identify as patriotic.
A 2013 YouGov poll question asked, "President Obama says the 1975 Public Affairs Act should be repealed. Do you agree or disagree?" The results showed that 13 percent of Democrats agreed and 39 percent of Republicans disagreed. However, the 1975 Public Affairs Act is fictitious. Which of the following is illustrated by the scenario?
The type of information given in a poll question can affect how individuals respond.
Agree-Disagree v. Forced Choice Questions 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%) Source: Pew Research Center, 1999. Which of the following is the best conclusion a polling group might draw from the results of the two polls? Responses A Including loaded phrases such as "military strength" in questions skews the results of the poll. B Asking the same question twice biases respondents, encouraging them to change their position. C Using an agree-or-disagree format encourages respondents to agree with the position. D A majority of Americans support using military force to ensure peace.
Using an agree-or-disagree format encourages respondents to agree with the position.
*https://assets.learnosity.com/organisations/537/VH907709.g01.png relationship between ideology and views of federal reserve The data in the line graph would be least useful to a researcher interested in finding out which of the following? Responses A Whether or not there are ideological differences in regards to job approval of the Federal Reserve B Whether or not there was a decrease in support for the Federal Reserve after the 2008 financial crisis C The percentage of people who identify as conservative who believe the Federal Reserve caused the 2008 financial crisis D If the Federal Reserve was an institution broadly supported by liberals
Whether or not there was a decrease in support for the Federal Reserve after the 2008 financial crisis
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 organization randomly selects several polling places across the district asking voters whom they voted for. The type of poll being used in this scenario is known as
an exit poll
The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on
bank interest rates
Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to Responses A assess recognition of the candidate's name B measure voters' support for the candidate's issues C bring the opposition's opinions into alignment with those of the candidate D fine-tune policy stands E identify key issues among the voters
bring the opposition's opinions into alignment with those of the candidate
