Poli sci chapter 6 quiz

Which of the following terms describe America's fundamental political values?

Liberty, equality, and democracy

Political ideas

almost always erupt spontaneously from the American people.

Opposition to legalized abortion is a position most likely supported by ____________ while support for legalized abortion is a position most likely supported by ___________.

conservatives; liberals

The term public opinion is used to describe

people's beliefs and attitudes toward different issues

Liberalism and conservatism are good examples of

political ideologies

The complex set of beliefs and values that, as a whole, form a general philosophy about the government is called

political ideology

Which of the following statements best describes perceptions of racism among blacks and whites?

Blacks are more likely than whites to believe that racism is very common in the United States today.

Which of the following statements about governmental public relations efforts is NOT true?

Due to its size and power, the government is incredibly successful at influencing public opinion.

Recent studies by political scientists have shown that

the average American exhibits little knowledge about political institutions, processes, or leaders

The concept of a marketplace of ideas refers to:

the competition of varying opinions and ideas between government, interest groups, and media, aired in the public forum.