GOVT 2305 Chapter Quizzes

Which of the following income groups is most likely to express their political opinions? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_Political+Opinions.jpg

$75,000+

According to exit polls, which age group had the lowest participation rate in the 2018 midterms? https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/young-voters-low-turnout-2018-midterms-59027730

18-29 year-olds

Which age group had the lowest voter turnout in the 2016 elections? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_2016+Election.jpg

18-24

The year the most people identified as liberal was ___________. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Americans+Ideology.jpg

2016

In 2016 about ____________ of Americans identified themselves as conservative. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Americans+Ideology.jpg

40%

According to exit polls, which age group had the highest participation rate in the 2018 midterms? https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/young-voters-low-turnout-2018-midterms-59027730

45-64 year-olds

Which of the following income groups is the least likely to express their political opinions? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_Political+Opinions.jpg

<$20,000

According to the video, how are Texas Democrats hoping to fuel turning Texas, a deep red state, blue? A. A Wave of female candidates B. More moderate Democrats C. Only running experienced politicians D. They have no goal of doing so this year https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/democrats-women-opportunities-texas-53547161

A Wave of female candidates

The news video focuses attention on the fact that many of the women running for Congress are Democrats. Which of the following might explain why that is? A. Most of the women running for election are incumbents seeking reelection. B. Women candidates for Congress have a historical advantage in fundraising. C. A large portion of the Democratic base is women voters; women candidates offer descriptive representation. D. Texas is a Democratic stronghold, so it follows that most candidates run as Democrats. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/democrats-women-opportunities-texas-53547161

A large portion of the Democratic base is women voters; women candidates offer descriptive representation.

Bsed on the imformation in the news clip, which of the following statements is accurate? A. A record number of women voted in the 2018 midterm elections. B. Participation by young people was higher than anticipated. C. A majority of voters were motivated by opposition to President Trump. D. A record number of women were on the ballot in 2018. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/young-voters-low-turnout-2018-midterms-59027730

A record number of women were on the ballot in 2018.

Which age group votes least often? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Percentage+Americans+Voted.jpg

Ages 18-24

What characteristic was common among the voters being interviewed in the video? A. Race B. Gender C. Party Affiliation D. Anger https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/voters-vent-frustration-disappointment-washington-elected-officials-54812094

Anger

Which political activity are voters of any age least likely to participate in? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_2016+Election.jpg

Attending a meeting, rally, or speech

Which avenue of political expression is least used? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_Political+Opinions.jpg

Attending a protest march

Which avenue of political expression is consistently the most used by all income groups? https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_Political+Opinions.jpg

Attending a town or city council meeting

According to the information presented in this activity, which of the following statements is accurate? A. Republicans are more likely than Democrats to think that life circumstances explain why a person is poor. B. Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think that life circumstances explain why a person is poor. C. Majority of both Democrats and Republicans feel that hard work explains why a person is rich. D. Majority of both Democrats and Republicans feel that hard work explains why a person is poor. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Are+Americans/Infographics/WTP12_WAA_Income+Inequality.jpg

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think that life circumstances explain why a person is poor.

In the 2016 election, which group has the biggest gap between those that are least likely to vote and those that are most likely to vote? A. Race and ethicity: Hispanic American versus white B. Education: Eight grades or less versus college graduate C. Employment: Employed versus unemployed D. Age: 18-24 versus 65+ https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Percentage+Americans+Voted.jpg

Education: Eight grades or less versus college graduate

Which statement about group effects over time is accurate? A. From 1976 to 2016, turnout among the employed has dropped steadily each year B. From 1976 to 2016, turnout among Hispanic Americans has dropped steadily each year C. From 1976 to 2016, turnout among those with "some high school education" has dropped steadily each year D. From 1976 to 2016, turnout among those aged 18-24 has dropped steadily each year https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Percentage+Americans+Voted.jpg

From 1976 to 2016, turnout among those with "some high school education" has dropped steadily each year

Since 2008, how have the ideological groups changed? A. More people have become liberal B. More people have become moderate C. More people have become conservative D. The ideological groups have not changed https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Americans+Ideology.jpg

More people have become liberal

How many women were running for office in the 2018 Texas primaries? https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/democrats-women-opportunities-texas-53547161

More than 50

Looking at the overall results for why a person is poor, which statement about the survey is accurate? A. Most of the Democrats who were surveyed believe that being rich is the result of hard work. B. Most of the wealthier people who were surveyed believe having advantaged in life results in being rich. C. Most of the people who were surveyed believe lack of effort is the reason why people are poor. D. Most of the people who were surveyed believe poverty is the result of circumstances beyond a person's control. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Are+Americans/Infographics/WTP12_WAA_Income+Inequality.jpg

Most of the people who were surveyed believe poverty is the result of circumstances beyond a person's control.

Which of the following statement is best supported by the information presented in this activity? A. Younger voters are always the least likley to participating in all political activities. B. Older voters are always the most likley to participating in all political activities. C. Older voters are more likely than other voters to participate in most forms. D. Younger and older voters participate at relatively equal rates. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Participates/Infographics/WTP12_WP_2016+Election.jpg

Older voters are more likely than other voters to participate in most forms.

In the 2016 election, a member of which of the following groups was most likely to vote? A. Asian Americans B. High school graduates C. People who were employed D. People ages 18-24 https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Percentage+Americans+Voted.jpg

People who were employed

Which of the following statements best characterize the beliefs of the voters present in the video's focus group? A. Most of the voters agreed on policy B. There is very little polarization between the two parties C. Self-identified Democrats felt that "hard-working taxpayers" were often discriminated against the most D. Self-identified Republicans felt that "hard-working taxpayers" were often discriminated against the most https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/voters-vent-frustration-disappointment-washington-elected-officials-54812094

Self-identified Republicans felt that "hard-working taxpayers" were often discriminated against the most

Which statement characterizes the trend in the number of conservatives from 1992-2016? A. The number of conservatives has fluctuated dramatically from 1992 to 2016 B. The number of conservatives was about the same in 1992 as it was in 2016 C. The number of conservatives has dramatically decreased from 1992 to 2016 D. The number of conservatives has dramatically increased from 1992 to 2016 https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/By+the+Numbers/WTP12_BTN_Americans+Ideology.jpg

The number of conservatives was about the same in 1992 as it was in 2016

To what extend is there a partisan difference in how people explain why a person is poor or rich? A. There is no partisan difference; both parties have the same explanations. B. There is a slight partisan difference; the two parties agree about why a person is poor, but not about why a person is rich. C. There is a significant partisan difference; most members of the two parties give different explanations as to why a person is poor or rich. D. There is extreme partisan difference; no member of one party agrees with the explanation given by a member of the opposing party. https://d1lexza0zk46za.cloudfront.net/Political_Science/We_the_People/WTP12/Who+Are+Americans/Infographics/WTP12_WAA_Income+Inequality.jpg

There is extreme partisan difference; no member of one party agrees with the explanation given by a member of the opposing party.

According to a PEW Center survey, what percentage of American's believe their side has been losing more often than winning in politics? https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/voters-vent-frustration-disappointment-washington-elected-officials-54812094

Two thirds