AP GOV UNIT 4 practice charts and graphs

Based on the line graph, what percentage of people surveyed attended church weekly in 1990 ? A35% B30% C25% D15%

35%

Which of the following amendments is most closely related to the information on the maps? AFirst Amendment BEighth Amendment CFifth Amendment DFourth Amendment

Eight Amendment

Based on the information provided, which of the following most likely explains the difference in result of the two polls? AMargin of error BSampling method CType of poll DFraming of question

Framing of question

Which of the following best explains the data in the line graph? ABetween 2012 and 2018, the economy did not grow enough to make economic issues a top priority. BVoters care more about jobs than the budget deficit because there has been an increase in unemployment between 2010 and 2018. CThe 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. DComplex 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.

Which of the following are supported by the data in the table? AVery few people change their views on social or political issues over time. BYounger people are more apt to identify as politically liberal rather than socially liberal. CAs people get older, they tend to become more liberal on social issues but not on political issues. DMore people become more socially conservative over time than more socially liberal.

More people become more socially conservative over time than more socially liberal.

Which of the following is a likely public policy result of the data on the line graph? APublic 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. BBills in Congress that create an economic stimulus through public works projects will pass with bipartisan support. CA program to extend unemployment benefits to more people will likely pass in 2018. DPublic 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.

Based on the outcome of the polls, which of the following is likely true about questions that use the agree-disagree format? AQuestions that use the agree-disagree format increase the percentage of respondents who agree with the primary statement. BQuestions that use the agree-disagree format create confusion about what is being asked. CQuestions that use the agree-disagree format reduce support for the public policy that is being surveyed. DQuestions 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.

The data in the chart is too limited to support which of the following generalizations? ADemocrats believe the environment is a more important policy priority than terrorism. BRepublicans believe the economy is a priority for state governments rather than the federal government. CMost Democrats believe the federal government needs to take action to reduce crime. DThere is a relatively wide partisan gap on whether the military should be a top priority.

Republicans believe the economy is a priority for state governments rather than the federal government.

Which generation group is most likely to oppose a protest of national symbols or ceremonies? ASilent BBoomer CGeneration X DMillennial

Silent

Which of the following best explains how the format affected the polls? AThe closed-ended format limited respondents to fewer options, which forced respondents to focus on the most important issue of those options. BThe closed-ended format decreased participation because it was more difficult for respondents to think of a response. CThe open-ended format increased the number of respondents who mentioned energy policy because the poll reminded them of the issue. DThe open-ended format limited the number of potential responses, which affected the accuracy of the poll.

The closed-ended format limited respondents to fewer options, which forced respondents to focus on the most important issue of those options.

According to the bar graph, what percentage of children remain Independent/Non-partisan if their parents do not have a consistent orientation toward either party? A50% B30% C20% D100%

50%

Which of the following is true about church attendance based on the line graph? AAbout 30% of people surveyed in 2010 rarely or never attend church. BAbout 26% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a month or less. CAbout 16% of people surveyed in 2010 attend church about once a year. DAbout 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 best describes how the generations view themselves in regards to the idealistic trait? AMillennial respondents are the least likely to consider themselves idealistic. BEach group is less likely to identify as idealistic as they get older. CBaby-Boomer respondents are more likely to consider themselves idealistic than Generation X respondents. DSilent Generation respondents are the most likely to consider themselves idealistic.

Baby-Boomer respondents are more likely to consider themselves idealistic than Generation X respondents.

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? AThe budget deficit was a bigger issue in the 2018 midterm elections than it was in the 2010 midterm elections. BMembers of Congress that were running for reelection in 2018 likely emphasized their record on the budget deficit rather than jobs. CDemocrats were more likely than Republicans to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. DEconomic 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.

Using both of the maps, which of the following best explains how states with the lowest corporate tax rates voted in the 2016 election? AThe maps show that states with the lowest corporate tax rates were more likely to vote for the Democrat in the 2016 election. BThe maps show that states with the lowest corporate tax rate had no distinct preference for either the Democrat or the Republican. CThe maps show that states with the lowest corporate tax rate were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election. DThe maps show that states with low corporate tax rates were just as likely to vote for the Democrat as they were for the Republican in the 2016 election.

The maps show that states with the lowest corporate tax rate were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election.

Which of the following best describes a trend in the data? AThe older the respondents, the more likely they are to identify as patriotic. BGeneration X respondents are more likely to be politically active than the Baby-Boomer respondents. CBaby Boomer respondents are the most likely to consider themselves self-reliant. DThe younger the respondents, the more likely they are to identify as religious and moral.

The older the respondents, the more likely they are to identify as patriotic.

The data from the two polls, which ask the same question, illustrate which of the following? APublic opinion can influence policy debates and election results. BPolls that do not use scientific methods will not be replicable in another setting. CThose making inferences from polling results should understand the methods used by pollsters. DScientific polling is not an appropriate way to measure public opinion.

Those making inferences from polling results should understand the methods used by pollsters.

Which of the following is the best conclusion a polling group might draw from the results of the two polls? AIncluding loaded phrases such as "military strength" in questions skews the results of the poll. BAsking the same question twice biases respondents, encouraging them to change their position. CUsing an agree-or-disagree format encourages respondents to agree with the position. DA majority of Americans support using military force to ensure peace.

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

Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true? AIn 1972, about 30% of people surveyed reported attending church monthly or less. BIn 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never. CIn 1972, most people surveyed reported attending church yearly. DIn 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.

Which of the following statements are supported by the data in the table? AConservatives are more likely than liberals to believe that global warming is a crisis. BModerates are more likely than conservatives to agree that global warming is not a problem. CLiberals are more likely than moderates to agree that global warming is a crisis. DConservatives are more likely than moderates to say that global warming is a major problem.

Liberals are more likely than moderates to agree that global warming is a crisis.

Which of the following statements are illustrated by the data in table? AThe Silent Generation is more likely to say they have become more liberal over time politically than Millennials. BMillennials are more likely to say they have become more liberal politically over time than Baby Boomers. CGeneration X is more likely to say their political views have not changed or been mixed over time compared to the Silent Generation. DBaby Boomers are more likely to say they have become more conservative politically over time than the Silent Generation.

Millennials are more likely to say they have become more liberal politically over time than Baby Boomers.

Which of the following statements are least supported by information on the chart? AMost Democrats and Republicans surveyed believe that an increase in social security taxes is needed to address social security deficits. BMost Democrats and Republicans surveyed think that terrorism is a priority. CBoth Democrats and Republicans surveyed believe the military is a less important priority than the economy. DA majority of respondents surveyed do not believe that reducing crime is a more important priority than reducing the budget deficit.

Most Democrats and Republicans surveyed believe that an increase in social security taxes is needed to address social security deficits.

Using both maps, which of the following best explains how states without capital punishment voted in the 2016 presidential election? AStates without capital punishment were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election. BSupport for or opposition to capital punishment had no correlation to how a state voted in 2016. CStates without capital punishment were more likely to cast their ballots for the Democrat in the 2016 election. DStates without capital punishment were just as likely to vote for Hillary Clinton as they were to vote for Republican.

States without capital punishment were more likely to cast their ballots for the Democrat in the 2016 election.

Which of the following is a possible limitation depicted by the data presented in the chart? AThe chart does not show many differences between the parties on public policy issues. BThe chart does not account for the segments of the population that identify as Independents. CThe chart does not take into account those who are not registered to vote. DThe chart surveyed respondents during January 5-9, 2018.

The chart does not account for the segments of the population that identify as Independents.

Which of the following elements of polling likely created the difference in the poll results? AThe difference was likely a result of the margin of error. BOne poll is a tracking poll, and the other is a benchmark poll. CThe formats of the survey questions are different. DThe questions are worded differently.

The formats of the survey questions are different.

Using both of the maps, which of the following best explains the role that ideology has played in the shaping of corporate tax rates? AThe maps indicate that there is no correlation between corporate tax rates and a state's ideology. BThe maps indicate that states that have high corporate tax rates are more likely to enact liberal policies. CThe maps indicate that states with high corporate tax rates are more likely to hold libertarian positions. DThe maps indicate that states with high corporate tax rates do not have an ideological preference.

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

Using both the maps, which of the following best explains how states with the highest corporate tax rates voted in the 2016 election? AThe maps show that states with the highest corporate tax rates were more likely to vote for the Democrat in the 2016 election. BThe maps show that states with the highest corporate tax rates split their votes between the Democrat and the Republican in the 2016 election. CThe maps show that states with the highest corporate tax rates were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election. DThe maps show that there was no relationship between high corporate tax rates and which candidate a state was likely to vote for in the 2016 election.

The maps show that states with the highest corporate tax rates were more likely to vote for the Democrat in the 2016 election.

Based on the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of the course, which of the following is an accurate statement that can be made about political socialization? AYoung people are closer to and tend to rely more on their peers than their parents for political information. BThe political orientation of parents has a great influence on how their child will view politics. CFamily, schools, peers, and social environments, including civic and religious organizations, all have an equal role in the political socialization of young people. DThe impact of globalization on political culture and an expansive social media network has the greatest influence on children's political socialization.

The political orientation of parents has a great influence on how their child will view politics.

The polling in the summer of 2016 shows a sharp increase in popular support for Clinton, followed by a sharp increase in popular support for Trump. Which of the following factors most likely accounts for these increases in popular support? AA change in the use of sampling techniques employed by polling organizations BThe timing of political events covered by the news which temporarily influenced preferences CThe effect of political socialization on individuals responding to poll questions DSampling errors that affected polling results

The timing of political events covered by the news which temporarily influenced preferences

In the 2016 election, Donald Trump won the election despite losing the popular vote by about two percent. The line graph illustrates which of the following about presidential election polling? AThe trend appears to indicate that Clinton is more likely to win, but factors such as margin of error and the electoral system also need to be taken into account. BMost polling used by the media is biased and lacks scientific rigor, leading to incorrect assumptions about who will win elections. CEven though polls reach many people, it is not useful to make inferences about the general population because most people are not being polled. DPolling groups of people over a long period of time leads to incorrect polling

The trend appears to indicate that Clinton is more likely to win, but factors such as margin of error and the electoral system also need to be taken into account.

According to the bar graph, which of the following statements is true about the influence of parents on the political orientation of their children? AAbout 50% of children whose parents are both Democrats will become Independent/Non-partisan. BWhen both parents are Democrat, their child is likely to become Independent/Non-partisan. CAbout 25% of children whose parents are both Republican will become Independent/Non-partisan. DWhen both parents are Republican, their child will not become a Democrat.

About 25% of children whose parents are both Republican will become Independent/Non-partisan.

Using both maps, which of the following explains how states with capital punishment voted in the 2016 election? AThe maps show that states with capital punishment were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election. BThe maps show that support for or opposition to capital punishment had no correlation to how a state voted in the 2016 election. CThe maps show that states with capital punishment were more likely to cast their ballots for the Democrat in the 2016 election. DThe maps show that states with capital punishment were just as likely to vote for the Democrat as they were to vote for the Republican.

The maps show that states with capital punishment were more likely to vote for the Republican in the 2016 election.

The trend in late October and early November showing Clinton ahead but an increase in support for Trump most likely would be Aused by Clinton to assure her supporters of a likely victory Bdescribed as momentum by the trailing Trump campaign to encourage supporters to vote Cthe result of the margin of error, which might lead one to believe Trump was possibly ahead Da result of unscientific polling practices by polling organizations

described as momentum by the trailing Trump campaign to encourage supporters to vote