Unit 3 American History and Unit 4 American History
Families, social groups, and schools are important institutions where people are politically socialized
True
For what purpose(s) would polling be conducted?
a. To gather information relevant to those conducting the poll c. To gather random info d. To gather info for a specific use
A group that is set up legally by an interest group to collect and spend funds for political purposes
political action committee
The attitude held by a significant number of persons on matters of government and politics:
public opinion
Beginning with the presidential elections of 2000, the term red state has been used to describe a state in the United States whose citizens primarily vote for _____.
republican party
The pastor of Mariah's church openly condemns government policies and portrays the government as irreligious and morally threatening. Mariah comes from a family with strong religious beliefs. In the context of political socialization, she is most likely to identify herself as a(n) _____.
Conservative
Which of the following statements is true of the term "jurisdiction"?
It applies to the power of courts to decide matters about certain persons, types of property, or subjects.
Which of the following statements is true of constitutional law?
It is based on the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of the various states.
The term "gender gap" refers to differences in voting behavior between men and women, which of the following cannot be explained by the gender gap?
Men are more likely to join labor unions and other social organizations
By default, the lines of the congressional districts are drawn by the _____.
State legislatures
Identify a true statement about media in the 20th century
The Internet, including e-mail and the World Wide Web, came into widespread use by the general public in the 1990s.
Identify a true statement about the Senate
The Senate has the power of "advice and consent" on presidential appointments and treaties.
Traditionally, the cabinet has consisted of the heads of the executive departments and other officers whom the president may choose to appoint.
True
Which of the following is a difference between a civil lawsuit and a criminal lawsuit?
Unlike defendants in civil lawsuits, defendants in criminal lawsuits are prosecuted by public officials.
what political party holds a straw poll caucus
democrat
The U.S. _________, positioned at the lowest tier of the federal court system, hear evidence or testimony pertinent to a particular case.
district courts
The number of people who are actually qualified to vote in an American election is referred to as the _____.
electorate
The Federalists supported a strong central government that would:
encourage the development of commerce and manufacturing through centralized guidance and economic control of the federal government.
Where a party's voters are scarce, the boundaries of a district can be drawn to include as many of the party's voters as possible. This is a characteristic of _____.
gerrymandering
a principal duty of the department of justice is to
give legal advice to the president
In the context of public opinion and voting, women on average are more likely than men to _____.
have a stronger commitment to the liberal value of community.
the presiding officer in the house of reps is the
speaker of the house
Steps of scientific polling
1) define the population 2) random sample 3) construct carefully worded questions 4) conduct the poll using either telephone or face-to-face interviewing procedures 5) analyze and report the data
In the United States today, citizens who are at least _________ years of age and who are not felons have the right to vote.
18
What year did the supreme court bench expand to its current occupation?
1869
Which of the following amendments gave residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote for president and vice president?
23rd Amendment
_________ justices must agree to hear a case
4
Which of the following is a downside of incumbency advantages?
A reputation that dissuades voters from turning out
Which of the following is a common requirement that must be met by a person to either become a member of the House of Representatives or be elected to the Senate?
In both cases, the person must be a legal resident of the state from which he or she is to be elected.
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the _____ and approved by the _______.
President Senate
Place the following media sources in chronological order:
Question Selected Match Internet B. 5 Magazines E. 2 Newspapers D. 1 TV C. 4 Radio A. 3
In the context of public opinions, which of the following statements is true of the media?
The media tend to wield the most influence over the views of persons who have not yet formed opinions about various political issues or candidates.
In the context of the influence of occupation and income on the attitudes of voters, which of the following is the reason behind businesspersons opting to vote for the Republican Party?
The party adopts a pro-business stand
Which of the following was used to discourage the African Americans and the poor whites from voting?
The poll tax
Identify a perk associated with the presidency of the US
The president enjoys the use of the White House
Identify a true statement about the formal cabinet of the US
The president selects the members of the cabinet
Which of the following statements is true of presidential succession in the United States?
The vice president is in a position to become the nation's chief executive should the president die, be impeached and convicted, or resign the presidential office.
identify a true statement about television reporting
The visual aspect of television contributes to its power, but it also creates a potential bias.
Identify a true statement about third parties in American politics
They have brought many political issues to the public's attention.
Which of the following is true of political parties?
They work to educate and activate supporters about candidates associated with their party.
Identify a true statement about media trends among today's youth
Today's youth have abandoned cable TV service altogether in favor of online streaming.
A Supreme Court decision can establish national policy on such issues as abortion, racial segregation, and gay rights.
True
Mark TRUE if you agree there are 3 branches of our government and because of checks and balances they are all equally important to our democratic form of government and its continued success.
True
To obtain accurate results, professional poll makers must ensure that there is no bias in their polling questions.
True
Which of the following is true about political participation
Young people are far less likely to participate in politics than older people
Conservatives are more likely than liberals to support
all of the above
In which manner can a poll be conducted
all of the above
In today's presidential contests, states in the South, the Great Plains, and parts of the Rocky Mountains _____.
are strongly republican
In the context of the American system of government, which of the following statements is true of the president and members of Congress?
both face different election cycles
What determines the degree to which a crime will be tried for/ punished according to?
circumstances surrounding the crime opinion of the jury
Which type of case deals with the assumption that there is a wrongdoing for which one must pay a monetary fine as settlement?
civil
Which type of case deals with manners in which there is a crime against the state
criminal
In practice, all major American political parties are closely knit, organized structures where the chairperson of the party dictates how the organization would be run
false
The Chief Justice role is reassigned every 2 years just like representatives.
false
The level of education has little influence on a person's political values.
false
The privilege of judicial review empowers federal courts to make laws.
false
The use of unlimited debate in the Senate to obstruct legislation is called _________.
filibustering
Larry, an ex-serviceman, has joined the Republican Party because his family members are staunch Republicans. Larry has most likely joined the party _____.
for solidarity incentives
As chief executive, the president of the United States has the power to:
grant reprieves, pardons, and amnesties.
The framers of the Constitution
granted the power to set suffrage qualifications to the individual states.
Political parties use newspaper articles, debates, and television announcements to present their views about important political issues. These activities:
help citizens learn about the issues, form opinions, and consider proposed solutions.
A person's political party preference is first acquired through the influence of
his or her family
Identify a true statement about the apportionment of house seats
house seats are reapportioned every ten years.
A large number of voters call themselves _________ but actually support one or the other of the two major parties quite regularly.
independents
James Barry is contesting in the upcoming presidential elections. James is quite a popular figure among the youth. He tweets regularly and has around 71.5 million followers on his social networking profile. Which of the following sources of political information is James Barry extensively using to promote himself?
internet
The U.S. Supreme Court:
is not required to issue a writ of certiorari
The Free Soil Party organized in 1848 to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories is an example of a(n) _____.
issue oriented party
The _____ requires states to provide all eligible citizens with the opportunity to register to vote when they apply for or renew a driver's license.
motor voter law
For established voters, _____, a standing allegiance to a political party, is one of the most important and lasting predictors of how a person will vote.
party identification
A ______________ is a group of people we normally associate that influence our opinions as we grow.
peer group
Which manner of polling has the greatest potential for bias?
personal interview
When a committee chairperson sets a bill aside to ignore it rather than to send it to a subcommittee, the bill has been _____
pigeonholed
What are the 2 parties involved in a civil suit
plantiff defendant
Since the 1970s, corporations, labor unions, and special interest groups have been allowed to raise funds and make campaign contributions through _____.
political action committees
A(n) _____ can be defined as a group of individuals who organize to win elections, operate the government, and determine policy.
political party
In the context of presidential roles, as _____, the president tries to execute the party's platform.
political party leader
In order for a political party to select a candidate to run in the general election, it holds a
primary election
Traditionally, business interest groups have been viewed as staunch supporters of the _____.
republican party
What type of polling cots more time and money
scientific
Ordinarily, federal judges
serve until they resign, become impeached, or die.
Interest groups that focus their attention almost entirely on one issue, such as abortion, gun control, prohibition of alcoholic beverages, etc.
single issue groups
A _________ is a nonscientific poll in which there is no way to ensure that the opinions expressed are representative of the larger population being polled.
straw poll
Beginning with the presidential elections of 2000, the term blue state has been used to describe a state in the United States whose citizens primarily vote for _____.
the Democratic Party
Interest groups may form—and existing groups may become more politically active—when:
the government expands its scope of activities
The appelate court's decision in a case is final if
the high court declines to review the case
In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which of the following typically plays a role in determining congressional committee chairpersons?
the length of continuous service on a particular committee
Which of the following is a requirement that must be met by a person in order to be elected to the Senate?
the person must have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years.
If the Supreme Court of Georgia holds that a state law requiring candidates for state office to pass drug tests is unconstitutional, that decision will control the outcome of future cases on that issue brought before state courts in Georgia. This best exemplifies:
the practice of precedent
The united states has a two party system which means that
the two major parties—the Democrats and the Republicans—dominate national politics.
Which of the following is the most accurate way of gauging overall public opinion between elections?
through public opinion polls
Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution states that the president may appoint certain officers of the United States "with the Advice and Consent of the Senate." The Constitution leaves the precise nature of how the Senate will give this "advice and consent" up to the lawmakers.
true
A senator from Sagenia is in favor of environmental regulations that forbid industries from disposing chemical wastes in rivers, despite the fact that many companies in Sagenia might come under scrutiny for the violation of such regulations. This scenario illustrates the _____ taken by Congress members
trustee view of representation
What rulings would the Supreme Court pass down in matters of cases that have previously been heard by a lower court
uphold overturn appellate
The refusal by an official, such as the president of the United States or a state governor, to sign a bill into law is known as a
veto
Which of the following statements is true of voting requirements for voters in the United States?
voters should be citizens of the united states
Opinion leaders are
well-known people who are able to influence others.
Which of the following functions is performed at the national conventions?
writing a party platform
The US Judicial System operates on the belief that
you are innocent until proven guilty
As a result of the rule limiting the size of the House of Representatives to _____ members, U.S. congressional districts on average now have very substantial populations.
435
________ justices must agree in order for a case to be decided
5
1. cast the electoral vote 2. liberal 3. republican 4. a "preseason" vote typically held to give an indication of preferred popular candidates 5. phenomenon in which fewer votes are cast further down the ballot 6. cast the popular vote 7. the fear that your vote has no bearing = lack of _____ 8. 538 members
E. electors A. democrat C. conservative D. primary F. ballot fatigue H. people G. political efficacy B. electoral college
A random sample is a poll sample that does not accurately represent the population being polled.
False
Congress exercises jurisdiction over the impeachment of
President
Which of the following is true of radio talk-show hosts?
They attempt to exaggerate their political biases
Which of the following statements is true of the functions of political parties?
They work to educate and activate supporters about candidates associated with their party.
Which of the following types of interest groups has aims other than benefiting narrow economic interests?
a public interest groups
The Literary Digest tried to predict the outcome of the presidential elections of 1936 by using a nonscientific poll and an unrepresentative sample. As a result, the pollsters forecast that Republican Alfred Landon would easily defeat Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt. This is an example of _____.
a straw polling error
James, who has been critically ill for over a month, wants to cast his vote during the upcoming midterm elections. Since his health will not permit him to go to the polling place on Election Day, he can make use of the _____ facility to cast his vote.
absentee ballot
The Supreme Court has the highest _________ jurisdiction in the land.
appellate
To be a member of the House of Reps, a person must
be at least 25 years old
A _____ refers to a Congress consisting of two chambers
bicameral legislature
Susan crashes her bike into a car. While checking for damages, the car's driver notices a dent and a few scratches on the car. There is no other damage to the car or the driver. However, the driver wants to file a lawsuit against Susan for her reckless riding and the damage it has caused to his car. In this scenario, Susan will most likely be subjected to _____.
civil law
Which level of crime is the most serious
felony
An organization of people with shared ideas and attitudes who attempt to influence public policy
interest group
Supreme Court Justice ______is the chief justice
justice john g roberts
Which of the following is true of the blogosphere?
Blogs are offered by the citizenry at large
The youngest person elected president was _____, who assumed the presidency at the age of forty-three.
JFK
Supreme Court justice ______ was most recently appointed in fall 2018.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh
