POLS test #2 quizzes

When people present an idealized version of themselves, it creates problems for polling companies. True or false?

True

How does Duverger's Law influence third parties in Texas (and the U.S.)? a. It shows how third parties are not favored. b. It allows for the growth of third parties. c. It supports at least a four-party system. d. It claims the necessity of third parties.

a. It shows how third parties are not favored.

The collection of beliefs about the appropriate order of society and how best to achieve such an order is described by which term? a. Political ideology b. Political socialization c. Political party d. Political primacy

a. Political ideology

Which type of political system allocates seats to parties based on the percentage of the votes received? a. Proportional representation b. Nonpartisan c. Single district d. Two-party

a. Proportional representation

Which is a feature of bipartisanship in the Texas legislature? a.Leadership from either party has appointed members of the other party to chair committees. b.Committee chairs are split evenly between the parties. c.Democrats never appoint Republicans to committee chair positions. d. Republicans never appoint Democrats to committee chair positions.

a.Leadership from either party has appointed members of the other party to chair committees.

Ming strongly believes in a minimal role for government in both social and economic matters. She most likely adheres to which political ideology? a.neoliberalism b. fiscals conservatism c. Libertarianism d. Social conservatism

c. Libertarianism

Timothy is associated with the Christian Coalition. He believes in the importance of family values and opposes abortion and homosexuality. Timothy most likely adheres to which political ideology? a.Neoliberalism b. Fiscal conservatism c. Libertarianism d. Social conservatism

d. Social conservatism

The political terms "left" and "right" owe their origin to what? a. The advent of partisan talk radio b. The introduction of cable news programs c. The seating arrangements in the Texas legislature during the Civil War d. The seating arrangements in the French National Assembly during the French revolutionary era

d. The seating arrangements in the French National Assembly during the French revolutionary era

Which group is chiefly concerned with the recruitment, nomination, and election of citizens to governmental office? a.Interest groups b.Lobbyists c. Political Action Committees d. Political parties

d. political parties

Texas is known as a blue or red state?

red

What is an example of nonresponse bias?

Only Republicans respond to a poll and not Democrats.

What is the current majority party in Texas?

Republican

What is an example of how a third party might influence politics in Texas?

Siphoning off enough votes to sway the election toward one candidate

A politician's poll declares that they have 75 percent approval with a margin of error of plus or minus 3. What does this mean?

Their approval rating falls between 72 and 78.

What are reasons a political representative might look at a poll?

1. To help the political representative draft future legislation 2.To capture public opinion on a particular issue 3.To help convince people to vote for the political representative