Realidades 3 capitulo 2
Liberal ideology is best defined as which of the following?
A belief in increasing the role of government to regulate the economy and create government programs to help the most needy
Which of the following policies is most likely to cause tension between the competing values of free enterprise and rule of law?
A bill proposing that large corporations can purchase carbon offsets in order to exceed EPA limits on pollution.
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to supply-side economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A budget that cuts individual and corporate income tax and decreases government regulation
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to Keynesian economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A budget with significant additions of public work projects to provide employment for Americans without jobs
If congress adheres to a libertarian economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
A consitutional amendment that prohibits the federal government from creating government subsidies and bailouts to businesses
If Congress adheres to a libertarian economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
A constitutional amendment that prohibits the federal government from creating government subsidies and bailouts to businesses
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to supply-side economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
A national budget with significant cuts in federal spending on entitlement programs like Medicaid
Which of the following policies would a libertarian politician most likely support?
Abolishing the death penalty
Which of the following would a conservative politician most likely support?
Allowing voluntary prayer in schools
Which of the following measures would a president adhering to Keynesian economic principles most likely employ during an economic recession?
An executive order that built three solar panel farms and two wind-powered generators in rural areas to decrease unemployment
What would Kennedy have agreed with in terms of both the ideals of, and challenges for, the US republic?
An independent media must provide accurate information and commentary that upholds democratic principles and civil society
"9/11 significantly increased political participation fo the affected populations... shift in allegiance to the Republican party." -Hersh
Author would most likely agree with major political events play a significant role in shaping individuals' political attitudes
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of individualism and limited government?
Banning religious prayer in public schools
Which of the following best explains the danger that "attack journalism" poses to political participation?
By treating government officials and candidates as targets to be stalked in pursuit of scandal, attack journalists create the impression that all politicians are ineffective and untrustworthy
Which is an accurate comparison of a closed primary and a caucus?
Closed Primary- Used for both presidential and congressional elections Caucus- Only used for presidential elections
"Simplifying our tax code will help the middle class because it will make it easier for small businesses to hire and grow... will start bringing their money and their jobs back here from overseas." - Marco Rubio
Conservative
Which of the following ideological perspectives is most consistent with the Republican party's platform?
Conservative
Which of the following ideological perspectives would the "fat cat" in this cartoon most likely represent?
Conservative
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment that bans affirmative action programs?
Conservatives
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a piece of legislation that lowers the corporate tax rate?
Conservatives
Which of the following policies is most likely to cause tension between the competing values of individualism and rule of law?
Criminalizing the use of recreational drugs like marijuana
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of typical conservative and liberal views concerning economic policy?
Cutting federal regulations and taxes provides businesses with more opportunities to hire more workers
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and rule of law?
Enacting a policy that punishes immigrants seeking asylum who attempt to enter the United States without documentation
"Paid family leave won't only make life easier for Moms and Dads- it will also keep skilled, talented Americans in the workforce... already has it." - Hillary Clinton
Example of the values of other countries have influenced political attitudes in the United States
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
Expelling undocumented US residents from the country
Which of the following agents of socialization is the most successful at transmitting political ideologies?
Family
Six states changed from Democrat to Republican between the 2012 and 2016 elections. Of these six states, which of the following pairs would have swung the 2016 election the other way if they had both voted Democrat?
Florida and Ohio
Which of the following life events would be most likely to have a significant effect on an individual's political attitude?
Getting married or divorced
Which statement accurately describes a barrier to the Green Party winning congressional seats or the presidency?
Incorporation of third-party issue positions or platforms by major political parties.
Which of the following ideas would a liberal politician most likely support?
Increasing funding for school lunch programs
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of free enterprise and rule of law?
Increasing regulations on banking practices
Which of the following policies would create the most tension between competing interpretations of limited government and individualism?
Increasing regulations on the sale of automatic weapons
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of rule of law and limited government?
Investigating journalists who have published news stories critical of the administration
Which of the following impacts on political participation has resulted from the decrease in barriers to publishing on the internet?
It has allowed people with little or no political experience or connections to have significant influence on elections
Ideological leanings of the Republican party?
Leans towards a conservative ideology because they favor less government involvement in trying to impact social and economic equality
If Congress adheres to a liberal economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
Legislation to increase corporate income tax rates and increase regulation of the economy
If congress adheres to a conservative economic policy, which of the following measures would it most likely employ during an economic recession?
Legislation to reduce regulations on the operation of small businesses
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of conservative and liberal views concerning social policy?
Liberal-
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of typical conservative and liberal views concerning economic policy?
Liberal- Raising taxes on top US earners allows the government to help the middle class Conservative- Cutting federal regulations and taxes provides businesses with more opportunities to hire more workers
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of conservative and liberal views concerning social policy?
Liberal- The federal government should allow same-sex marriage Conservative- The federal government should restrict marriage to one man and one woman
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of conservative and liberal views concerning social policy?
Liberal- The federal government should conduct background checks for gun purchases Conservative- The federal government should not restrict an individual's access to a gun
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of typical conservative and liberal views?
Liberal- more likely to vote with the Democratic party Conservative- more likely to vote with the Republican party
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of typical conservative and liberal views concerning economic policy?
Liberal- raising taxes on top US earners allows the government to help the middle class Conservative- cutting federal regulations and taxes provides businesses with more opportunities to hire more workers
Which of the following groups would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment banning the use of the death penalty?
Liberals
"9/11 significantly increased political participation of the affected populations... allegiance to the Republican Party."
Major political events play a significant role in shaping individuals' political attitudes
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and limited government?
Mandating that all public schools have English language programs
Which of the following Democratic positions from the infographic would a Libertarian most likely agree with?
Marriage Equality (NOT affirmative action, government-mandated healthcare, or access to guns)
Political parties are most inclined to use which of the following strategies in national general election campaigns today?
Matching polling responses to identifiable individuals in voter files to determine patterns
Which is a linkage function primarily associated with US political parties?
Mobilizing voters to elect a candidate advocating preferred ideological positions on political issues
Which best explains how national political campaigns have changed since the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010)?
New "super PACS" can raise unlimited funds from virtually any source as long as the money is used as an independent expenditure for the campaign and is not given directly to the candidate.
Which linkage institution is primarily responsible for keeping the electorate informed about political issues, policymaking, and leadership transitions in government?
News media
Which best explains why none of the third-party candidates received any electoral votes?
None of them acquired more votes than any other candidate on the ballot in each state
Which of the following scenarios is an example of the process of political socialization?
Parents discuss at the dinner table who they are voting for in the next presidential election
What describes the presidential electoral change brought about by the permanent switch of many conservative white southerners from the Democratic party to the Republican party in the mid 1960s?
Party realignment
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and equality of opportunity?
Passing an "equal pay for equal work" law to reduce differences in pay for women and men
Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire, and Ohio frequently changed electoral support of presidential candidates from one major party to the other in elections between 1980 and 2016, with every presidential winner carrying at least three of these four states. What term describes these politically contentious areas of the country.
Perennial swing states
What best explains the function of the platforms of the two major US political parties?
Platforms are a set of general principles, goals, and strategies designed to give voters a sense of what candidates believe in and will address if elected
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of equality of opportunity and free enterprise?
Raising the minimum wage to $15
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and rule of law?
Reducing environmental regulations for oil companies
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between free enterprise and rule of law?
Reducing environmental regulations for oil companies.
Which of the following policies is likely to create the most tension between the competing values of the rule of law and limited government?
Seizing library records to investigate potential terrorists
Which scenario best shows the linkage function that the National Association of Realtors would have with regard to a recently passed federal law protecting home buyers?
Sharing research and constituent preferences for enforcing the law at a Housing and Urban Development hearing
MediaQuant is a firm that tracks media coverage for each candidate and assigns a dollar value to it based on advertising rates. It evaluated the 2016 presidential campaign and concluded that Donald Trump received $4.96 billion in free media coverage, 60% of which came from the internet, including online news, blogs, forums, and social media. What is the significance of this campaign strategy?
Social media allows candidates to personalize outreach to a new generation of voters, bypassing reliance on political parties and platforms.
Which of the following is NOT an example of political socialization?
Sports teams
Why is it virtually impossible for third-party candidates to become president?
The Electoral College uses a winner-take-all system
According to the Twelfth Amendment, how is the president chosen if no candidate receives a majority of votes by the Electoral College?
The House of Representatives votes on the top three vote-getters, with each state having one vote.
Which of the following best describes a candidate centered campaign?
The candidate takes most of the initiative by hiring a professional campaign manager and soliciting contributions online
Which of the following statements best explains how the winner-take-all allocation of Electoral College votes works?
The candidates who wins the popular vote in a state wins all of its Electoral College votes
Which of the following statements is true about the Electoral College?
The person who is elected to office may win the majority of Electoral College votes, but lose the popular vote
Political socialization is best defined as which of the following?
The process by which people form their ideas about politics and acquire their ideas about government
Which statement best explains how midterm elections serve and important linkage function with the electorate?
They can alter the legislative agenda if the majority party changes hands in Congress
Which of the following best explains how third parties affect the US political system?
They can shift national attention to particular issues and influence the outcome of elections
Which of the following statements would the constitutional founders most agree with in regards to this excerpt from the Twelfth Amendment?
This indirect method prevents voters across the country from ignoring better qualified candidates outside their region, and allows less populous states greater influence in presidential selection.
During the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential nomination process, more than half the states used the closed primary or caucus instead of an open primary. Which of the following statements accurately explains why a majority of states chose either a closed primary or caucus over an open primary.
To encourage party unity and prevent members of other parties from voting to nominate weak candidates.
Which of the following correctly summarizes how demographics of all voters changed between 1992 and 2016?
Voters are significantly more diverse ethically, significantly better educated, and slightly ________
Which of the following is an important structural barrier to third-party and independent candidate success in the US?
Winner-take-all districts
Which of the following statements is the most valid criticism of voting for a third party in the US political system?
Your third-party vote may help a candidate that you disagree with
