AP Gov-5.1-5.3
Which of the following is a likely effect of the trend depicted in the bar graph on voting and elections? A There will be fewer restrictions placed on voting. B Voter turnout is likely to increase among non-Whites. C The Democratic Party will win more elections, based on current voting trends. D There will be more retrospective voting among young voters.
C The Democratic Party will win more elections, based on current voting trends.
Political parties serve which of the following functions in the United States? Informing the public about political issues Mobilizing voters and getting them to the polls Organizing diverse interests within society Establishing the rules governing financial contributions to political candidates A II only B I and II only C III and IV only D I, II, and III only E I, III, and IV only
D I, II, and III only
Which of the following describes an effect of the Twenty-Fourth Amendment? A It assured equal access to places of public accommodation regardless of race. B It increased the importance of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. C It reduced barriers to political participation on the basis of gender. D It eliminated poll taxes.
D It eliminated poll taxes.
Which of the following statements is supported by the information in the table? A Strong Democrats were more likely to vote their party identification than were strong Republicans. B Independents were less likely to vote than were party identifiers. C There was no difference among Independents voting for candidates of either party. D Partisanship was a good predictor of the way a person voted. E The number of strong Democrats was less than the number of strong Republicans.
D Partisanship was a good predictor of the way a person voted.
Citizens who believe that their votes will have no effect on the outcome of an election have a A high level of trust in elected officials B high level of political participation C high level of political interest D low level of political efficacy E low level of political cynicism
D low level of political efficacy
The differences shown in the table demonstrate which of the following? A Political efficacy B Women's greater political participation C Men's greater political participation D Age discrimination E The gender gap
E The gender gap
Which of the following best explains how parties link citizens to the electoral process? A Parties send volunteers to knock on doors to register voters. B Parties recruit candidates to run for election. C Parties research how best to frame issues in campaigns. D Parties determine the leadership of congressional committees.
A Parties send volunteers to knock on doors to register voters.
Which of the following is the most important influence on the choice made by voters in presidential elections? A Partisan identification B Party platform adopted at the national convention C Vice-presidential running mate D Endorsement by political incumbents E Appeal of the candidates' spouses
A Partisan identification
Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the graphs? A Political efficacy is a major factor in shaping political views about government, but political ideology also plays a role. B Regardless of party, there is a great deal of ideological agreement about the role of government among those with greater political efficacy. C While trust in government has declined over time, this is due to a decrease in political efficacy. D Republicans promote trust in government, which increases political efficacy.
A Political efficacy is a major factor in shaping political views about government, but political ideology also plays a role.
Which of the following scenarios explains how demographic factors affect voter participation in elections? A Wealthier individuals are more likely to become involved in campaigns because they believe that their actions may influence the candidates. B Individuals who belong to marginalized groups are likely to participate in elections because their issues are often highlighted by political party leaders. C Political action committees (PACs) raise money from their donors, which they use to run television advertisements during campaigns. D Gerrymandered districts are likely to produce competitive districts, which leads to lower turnout rates in elections.
A Wealthier individuals are more likely to become involved in campaigns because they believe that their actions may influence the candidates.
During the past twenty-five years, all of the following changes in public opinion and political behavior have occurred in the United States EXCEPT A a decline in party competition in the South B a decline in the level of trust in government C a drop in voter turnout D an increase in ticket-splitting E an erosion of party loyalties, especially among young people
A a decline in party competition in the South
The main intent of "motor voter" laws is to A increase voter registration B increase voter turnout by providing transportation to polls for people without cars C increase the rate at which incumbents are reelected to office D prevent states from using literacy requirements for voting E allow sixteen year olds to vote if they have a valid driver's license
A increase voter registration
All of the following are examples of a linkage institution influencing the policy process EXCEPT A the president delivering the State of the Union speech B the Sierra Club lobbying the Environmental Protection Agency C the outcome of a congressional election D an exposé by the national media on the housing crisis E the Republican Party pursuing a balanced budget amendment
A the president delivering the State of the Union speech
A citizen who uses the rational choice model of voting behavior selects candidates for office based on A what is thought to be in the citizen's own self-interest B the label of the party running for office C predictions of how a candidate will perform in the future D the recent performance of the candidates running for office
A what is thought to be in the citizen's own self-interest
In the United States, which of the following is a rule on voting found in the Constitution or its amendments? A No person may be denied the right to vote merely for lack of either state or federal citizenship. B No person eighteen years of age or older may be denied the right to vote on account of age. C No person may be denied the right to vote merely because he or she has previously served a prison sentence. D A state may not establish a residency requirement for voting. E A state may require a person to pay a poll tax in order to register to vote.
B No person eighteen years of age or older may be denied the right to vote on account of age.
Which of the following best explains why eligibility criteria vary by state as shown on the information graphic? A The Twenty-Sixth Amendment is not incorporated to the states. B States can create criteria for voting rights so long as they do not violate the United States Constitution. C The president is selected through the electoral college process, and therefore citizens do not actually have a real vote in presidential elections. D The Voting Rights Act guarantees that each state may determine its own procedures for elections.
B States can create criteria for voting rights so long as they do not violate the United States Constitution.
Which of the following is most likely an effect of the data reported in the chart? A Younger voters were more likely to vote in the 2016 presidential election. B The California state government is more likely to address issues that affect older voters. C Political parties will work to recruit more younger candidates to run for office. D The media will likely be skeptical of the general election results.
B The California state government is more likely to address issues that affect older voters.
Which of the following factors that influence voters' decision making during an election is the cartoonist poking fun at? A The party identification and ideological orientation of the candidate B The candidate's personal characteristics C The education and age of the candidate D The candidate's knowledge of contemporary political issues
B The candidate's personal characteristics
According to the bar graph, which of the following statements will be true in the year 2060? A The percentage of those identifying as Asian alone will be less than it was in 2012. B Those identifying as White alone will remain a majority. C Those identifying as Hispanic White will be 31% of the population. D The percentage of those identifying as Black alone will be less than it was in 2012.
B Those identifying as White alone will remain a majority.
A political science professor is researching the effects that the Fifteenth and Twenty-Sixth Amendments have had on the American political system. Which of the following is the most likely reason the professor is researching these amendments? A To study the expansion of the right to equal protection under the law B To study the expansion of voting rights C To study the expansion of due process rights D To study the expansion of federal authority over states
B To study the expansion of voting rights
Supporters of voting restrictions are most likely to make which of the following arguments? A Voting restrictions are needed to reduce the length of time it takes to vote. B Voting restrictions are needed to prevent voter fraud. C Voting restrictions help reduce the cost of elections. D Voting restrictions increase the accuracy of tracking polls.
B Voting restrictions are needed to prevent voter fraud
Which of the following is true based on the information graphic? A All citizens over 18 years old are eligible to vote regardless of where they live, but only about 56% actually do vote. B Voters from 18 and 54 are far more likely to vote than voters over 54, but this can depend on which state they live in. C Over 75% of the population is eligible to vote, but only about half the electorate actually voted in the 2016 presidential election. D Voters ages 18-35 are less likely to vote because some states restrict voting only to citizens over the age of 21.
C Over 75% of the population is eligible to vote, but only about half the electorate actually voted in the 2016 presidential election.
Which of the following is the leading predictor of how an individual will vote in a congressional election? A Newspaper endorsements B Gender C Partisanship D Presidential endorsement E Occupation
C Partisanship
Which of the following statements about the bar graph on voter turnout in the 2014 California general election is correct? A Each age group voted at a higher rate than all of the younger age groups below it. B The majority of voters ages 25-34 voted in the election. C The age group that voted at a rate closest to the average is 45-54. D Voters ages 35-44 voted at a rate higher than average.
C The age group that voted at a rate closest to the average is 45-54.
If voters are acting according to the retrospective model of voting, which of the following will be the most important consideration in their decision? A The party affiliations of the candidates B The campaign promises made by the candidates C The effect of recent economic conditions on the voters D Whether the candidates will act in the best interest of the voters if elected
C The effect of recent economic conditions on the voters
The most widely performed act of political participation in the United States is A writing letters to public officials B voting in local elections C voting in presidential elections D contributing money to political candidates E attending local party meetings
C voting in presidential elections
The table best supports which of the following statements about the two elections for which data are provided? A The 1988 and 1990 elections were clear victories for the Democratic party. B Republican voters exhibited greater party discipline in 1990 than they did in 1988. C Independent-leaning Republicans were the Republicans least likely to cross party lines. D Independent-leaning Republicans were the Republicans least likely to cross party lines. E Weak Democrats were the group most likely to vote for Republican candidates.
D Independent-leaning Republicans were the Republicans least likely to cross party lines.
When people vote for some candidates from one party and other candidates from another party, it is called A dealignment B realignment C republicanism D ticket splitting E caucusing
D ticket splitting
Since 1960 the presidential election process has been affected by an increase in all of the following EXCEPT the A proportion of independents in the electorate B influence of political consultants C number of primaries D turnout of votes E role of television
D turnout of votes
The chart above supports which of the following conclusions? A A majority of the men polled identified with the Republican party. B More men than women voted for Ronald Reagan in 1984. C The younger a man was, the more likely he was to identify himself as a Democrat. D The Geraldine Ferraro vice-presidential candidacy caused many formerly Republican women to identify with the Democrats. E The gender gap among those who identified with the Republican party was narrowest for those between 25 and 34 years of age.
E The gender gap among those who identified with the Republican party was narrowest for those between 25 and 34 years of age.
Which of the following statements about political parties and the United States Constitution is true? A According to the Constitution, only two major political parties may exist at any time. B The Constitution requires political parties to be restricted by both federal and state law. C The Constitution indicates that political party leaders at the national level be elected by political party leaders at the state level. D The Constitution specifies that political party leaders must be native-born United States citizens. E The issue of political parties is not addressed in the Constitution.
E The issue of political parties is not addressed in the Constitution.
Which of the following statements most accurately compares elections in the United States with those in most other Western democracies? A United States citizens have fewer opportunities to vote in elections. B Political parties exert a stronger influence over voting in the United States C There are fewer obstacles to voting in the United States D There are more political parties in the United States E The voter turnout rate in the United States is usually lower
E The voter turnout rate in the United States is usually lower
Which of the following is true of voter turnout in the United States? A Three-fourths of the electorate votes in a presidential election. B The South votes in larger numbers than does any other region of the country. C Men vote in larger numbers than do women. D There is no relationship between the age of the voter and participation rates. E The voter-participation rate is one of the lowest of any industrialized nation.
E The voter-participation rate is one of the lowest of any industrialized nation.
Compared to voters in a general election, voters in presidential primary elections are A less likely to be members of political parties B less likely to be well educated C likely to be a larger percentage of the voting-age population D more likely to be members of ethnic or racial minority groups E more likely to be affluent
E more likely to be affluent
Which of the following represents a consequence of candidate-centered electoral campaigns? A A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management B A decrease in the number of third-party candidates on the ballot C A decrease in the amount of money spent on political campaigns D A decrease in voter outreach and mobilization efforts
A A decrease in the role of political parties in campaign management
Which of the following demographic groups has voted most consistently for the Democratic Party in national elections over the last three decades? A African Americans B Hispanics C Protestants D Wealthy White males E Southern White males
A African Americans
Which of the following statements about voting behavior in the United States is correct? A College graduates are more likely to vote than are those who have at most a high school diploma. B Voters under the age of 25 are more likely to vote than are those in any other age group. C Registration requirements have no significant effect on voter turnout. D Since 1920, the proportion of women who have voted is approximately the same as the proportion of men who have voted. E During the twentieth century, the proportion of African Americans who voted was approximately the same as the proportion of White Americans who voted.
A College graduates are more likely to vote than are those who have at most a high school diploma.
A person votes for Democratic candidates based on the belief that the policies of the Democratic Party will be personally beneficial. This type of voting matches which of the following voting behavior models? A Prospective voting B Retrospective voting C Split-ticket voting D Sociological voting
A Prospective voting
Which of the following statements is true based on the data in the line graph? A In 1988 and 1992, voters 18-29 years old favored the Democratic candidate more than voters 65 and older did. B In the 2000 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 2%, with voters older than 65 preferring the Democratic candidate. C In 1972 and 1984, voters 65 and older favored the Democratic candidate more than voters 18-29 years old did. D In the 2012 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 8%, with 18-29-year-old voters preferring the Democratic candidate.
B In the 2000 election, the gap between voters 65 and older and 18-29 years old was 2%, with voters older than 65 preferring the Democratic candidate.
Which of the following is an effect of the Seventeenth Amendment? A State legislatures gained more power over national and local elections. B People could participate in the political process by directly electing the senators. C Suffrage for women greatly expanded in national elections. D African American males could vote in national and state elections.
B People could participate in the political process by directly electing the senators.
Based on the map above, a prediction that could be made about the 2016 election in Texas (TX) is that A voter turnout increased in the 2016 election B the number of eligible voters decreased in the 2016 election C Democrats won the popular vote for president in 2016 D the electoral college vote was split between Democrats and Republicans
B the number of eligible voters decreased in the 2016 election
Of the following, which is the most important reason that voter turnout is lower in the United States than in most other industrial democracies. A American citizens are more apathetic than are citizens in other democracies. B There are fewer elections in the United States than in other democracies. C It has traditionally been more difficult to register to vote in the United States than in most other industrial democracies. D United States elections receive less media attention than do elections in other democracies. E Unlike other industrial democracies, the United States has a two-party system.
C It has traditionally been more difficult to register to vote in the United States than in most other industrial democracies.
A voter's decision to support the incumbent president in an upcoming election is based on recent economic growth and record low unemployment. Which of the following models of voting behavior best characterizes this voter's decision? A Prospective voting B Party-line voting C Retrospective voting D Rational choice voting
C Retrospective voting
Of the following, which best predicts the likelihood that citizens will vote? A Their race B Their religion C Their educational level D Their gender E Their region of residence
C Their educational level
In which of the following ways do political parties primarily rely on to finance their election activities? A Parties rely primarily on tax revenue. B By winning elections, parties are able to fund government programs they care about. C Parties sell posters, stickers, buttons, and other products. D Parties solicit funds from private donors who oftentimes contribute large sums of money.
D Parties solicit funds from private donors who oftentimes contribute large sums of money.
Senator Hoffman is campaigning for reelection in her state. Her campaign message emphasizes how the policies she has supported have benefited her constituents. She has spotlighted job creation and an overall improvement in the standard of living in the state in the past six years. Senator Hoffman is hoping to appeal to which of the following voting behavior models? A Retrospective voting B Prospective voting C Party-line voting D Rational-choice voting
A Retrospective voting
Of the following groups of eligible voters, which is LEAST likely to vote? A The young with low education levels B The middle-aged with low education levels C Middle-aged and older women D Blue-collar workers E Middle-class black people
A The young with low education levels
Which of the following is an accurate statement about political participation in the United States today? A A majority of Americans campaign for a candidate in each presidential election. B Over 75% of Americans vote in presidential elections. C People who participate in the political process are usually angry at government. D Similar proportions of eligible men and women vote in presidential elections. E People in their thirties or forties are less likely to be active in politics than are those aged 18-21.
D Similar proportions of eligible men and women vote in presidential elections.
Which of the following statements about voting patterns is best supported by the table? A Women were more likely than men to vote Democratic. B People who were young, White, and from the South were most likely to be Perot supporters. C Voters with low educational attainment were more likely to vote Republican than Democratic. D Voters in the South were more likely to vote Democratic than those in other regions. E Nonwhite voters were less likely to support Republican presidential candidates in 1992 than they were in 1980.
A Women were more likely than men to vote Democratic.
Voter turnout tends to be highest among A college-educated voters B working-class voters C African American voters D young voters
A college-educated voters
Which of the following describes a fundamental difference between political parties and interest groups? A Political parties are prohibited from sponsoring campaign advertisements, and interest groups are not. B Political parties represent broad arrays of issues, whereas interest groups are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues. C Political parties are more likely to focus on national politics, whereas interest groups focus on local politics. D Political parties tend to have strength in particular regions, whereas the power of interest groups is more consistent across states. E Political parties are required to disclose their campaign finance activities, whereas interest groups are not.
B Political parties represent broad arrays of issues, whereas interest groups are more likely to focus on narrow sets of issues.
Which of the following best explains how political parties are likely to respond to the data in the chart? A Political parties are likely to continue to stand by their traditional positions and not bother to appeal to groups that have not previously been included in their base. B Political parties will adapt their positions and find ways to appeal to voters from growing demographic groups. C Political parties will adapt by switching from candidate-centered campaigns to campaigns that strategically mobilize voters across the country with a consistent message. D Political parties will advocate for proportional representational systems so that groups with larger populations are able to win seats and be represented more fairly in government.
B Political parties will adapt their positions and find ways to appeal to voters from growing demographic groups.
The most common criterion that people use when voting for a presidential candidate is the candidate's A views on specific issues B party identification C ideological position D personal appearance E fiscal policy
B party identification
The data in the table provide clear evidence that A Republicans were increasingly likely to defect from their party's candidate B the vote in the Midwest predicted the outcome rather consistently C the East has become a Republican stronghold D voters under the age of 30 were more likely than older voters to support the Democratic candidate E nonwhite voters showed no preference for one party over another
B the vote in the Midwest predicted the outcome rather consistently
Which of the following scenarios best represents an example of party-line voting? A A citizen always votes for the candidate who supports conservation of the environment. B A homeowner votes for a candidate based on the candidate's promise to lower property taxes. C A citizen casts votes for all Republicans based solely on the candidates' affiliation with the Republican Party. D A citizen votes for the incumbent member of the House of Representatives after receiving help processing his disability claim.
C A citizen casts votes for all Republicans based solely on the candidates' affiliation with the Republican Party.
Which of the following scenarios is most related to the Twenty-Sixth Amendment? A A primary election is held to determine the candidate who will run as the Republican for the United States Senate. B An interest group purchases a television ad prior to an election. C An eighteen-year-old votes in a presidential election. D A woman votes in a local election.
C An eighteen-year-old votes in a presidential election.
Which of the following is an accurate statement about the voter turnout rate in the United States? A It is high because of the large numbers of elective offices. B It is significantly higher among men than among women. C It is lower than in most other Western democracies. D It increased sharply when eighteen year olds were given the right to vote. E It has been steady over the last 30 years.
C It is lower than in most other Western democracies.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between socioeconomic status and participation in politics? A The lower one's socioeconomic status, the more likely it is that one will run for public office. B The higher ones socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process. C Adults who are unemployed have a greater personal interest in policy and tend to participate more actively in politics than do employed adults. D People in the lower middle class are the most likely to participate in politics. E There is no relationship between socioeconomic status and political participation.
B The higher ones socioeconomic status, the greater the probability of active involvement in the political process.
Considering all elections at all levels of government, which of the following best describes electoral behavior in the United States? A Primary elections tend to elicit a higher voter turnout than do general elections. B The majority of the electorate does not vote in most elections. C Voter turnout plays an insignificant role in election outcomes. D Adult citizens under the age of 30 tend to have the highest rate of voter turnout. E Voters with strong party identification vote less regularly than do independents.
B The majority of the electorate does not vote in most elections.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the data in the graphs? A Those with greater political efficacy are Republicans; as a result, they hold more conservative views on how the government needs to be reformed. B Those with greater political efficacy have a more positive view of government; as a result, they are more likely to vote in elections. C Those who are angry with government are more likely to be Republicans and vote in elections. D Those who know more about government and politics tend to be more skeptical of both.
B Those with greater political efficacy have a more positive view of government; as a result, they are more likely to vote in elections.
Which of the following is NOT an explanation for low voter turnout? A Registration requirements B Low political efficacy among many voters C Laws protecting minority voting rights D Frequent elections at the state and local level E Weekday elections
C Laws protecting minority voting rights
Which of the following best explains why delegates to both the Republican and Democratic Conventions in 1996 were much more likely to have college and postgraduate degrees than was the rest of the voting population? A College education increases the likelihood of holding liberal political positions. B College education increases the likelihood of holding conservative political positions. C Political activism increases with education levels. D Education allows people to have more time to attend conventions. E Some states required delegates to hold college degrees.
C Political activism increases with education levels.
Explanations for low voter turnout include all of the following EXCEPT A registration requirements B weak party affiliation C laws protecting voting rights for minorities D weekday elections E frequency of elections at the state and local level
C laws protecting voting rights for minorities
Interest groups and political parties both promote United States democracy by A expressing detailed, ideologically distinct programs B centralizing public authority C linking citizens to the political process D increasing domination of the political process by elites E lobbying members of Congress
C linking citizens to the political process
A major difference between political parties and interest groups is that A interest groups typically shift their positions on issues over time, while political parties tend to keep the same position on issues over time B interest groups usually recruit candidates for office, while political parties usually limit themselves to making campaign contributions to candidates C political parties seek to gain control of government, while interest groups seek to influence public policy D political parties tend to have narrow coalitions of support, and interest groups tend to have broad coalitions of support E political parties usually focus on one issue, while interest groups focus mainly on many issues
C political parties seek to gain control of government, while interest groups seek to influence public policy
Which of the following describes the Twenty-Fourth Amendment? A It desegregated places of public accommodation. B It required elections for the United States Senate. C It reduced barriers to political participation on the basis of gender. D It eliminated poll taxes.
D It eliminated poll taxes.
Which of the following generalizations about group voting tendencies is true? A Jewish voters tend to vote Republican. B Protestant voters tend to be more liberal than Roman Catholics on economic issues. C More women than men identify themselves as Republicans. D Rural voters are more likely to support Democratic candidates than are urban voters. E African American Democrats tend to support the more liberal candidates within their party.
E African American Democrats tend to support the more liberal candidates within their party.
Which of the following factors best accounts for the rise of interest groups and the decline of political parties in recent years? A National parties have become too closely identified with controversial issues. B Court decisions have restricted the political parties' abilities to recruit new-members. C It is less expensive to join an interest group than to join a political party. D Interest groups have been more successful in avoiding negative press coverage than have political parties. E Interest groups are better able to articulate specific policy positions than are political parties.
E Interest groups are better able to articulate specific policy positions than are political parties.
Which of the following best describes the concept of political efficacy? A It is the belief that the average citizen can make little or no difference in an election. B It is the belief that an intelligent voting decision cannot be made without information. C It is the belief that the media must provide unbiased information for citizens to be able to make well-informed choices. D It is the belief that one can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion and acting politically. E It is the belief that politicians must keep the electorate well-informed if they are to govern efficiently.
D It is the belief that one can make a difference in politics by expressing an opinion and acting politically.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights governments are instituted, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of those who suffer from it to refuse allegiance to it, and to insist upon the institution of a new government . . ." ". . . Such has been the patient sufferance of the women under this government, and such is now the necessity which constrains them to demand the equal station to which they are entitled. The history of mankind is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations on the part of man toward woman, having in direct object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over her. To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world. He has never permitted her to exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise. He has compelled her to submit to laws, in the formation of which she had no voice. He has withheld from her rights which are given to the most ignorant and degraded men. . . . Having deprived her of this first right of a citizen, the elective franchise, thereby leaving her without representation in the halls of legislation, he has oppressed her on all sides. He has made her, if married, in the eye of the law, civilly dead. He has taken from her all right in property, even to the wages she earns." Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Seneca Falls Convention, 1848 Which of the following amendments to the United States Constitution addresses the grievance that a woman is not permitted "to exercise her inalienable right to the elective franchise"? A Fourteenth Amendment B Fifteenth Amendment C Seventeenth Amendment D Nineteenth Amendment
D Nineteenth Amendment
A number of states, including Georgia and Ohio, have passed laws that revoke voter registration if a person did not vote in recent election cycles. Which of the following is a likely consequence of these laws? A Voters would have a lower sense of efficacy, which would lead to lower turnout. B Citizens would have to pay a fine if they tried to vote, which will significantly lower turnout. C Younger voters will be less likely to register to vote since there is a chance their votes won't be counted. D Occasional voters will not be able to vote on election day, which could influence election results.
D Occasional voters will not be able to vote on election day, which could influence election results.
The table above supports which of the following statements about partisanship and the 1984 presidential election? A Democrats were more likely to vote their party identification than were Republicans. B The number of strong Democrats was less than the number of strong Republicans. C Independent Democrats and independent Republicans were the two groups most likely to vote for candidates of the other party. D Partisanship was a good predictor of the way a person voted. E Independents were less likely to vote than were party identifiers.
D Partisanship was a good predictor of the way a person voted.
Which of the following statements can best be supported by the survey data displayed in the bar graphs? A Democrats with a high level of political efficacy are the most likely group to trust government most of the time. B Democrats with a high level of political efficacy are the most likely group to be angry with government. C Republicans with a low level of political efficacy are the most likely group to say that government often does a better job than given credit for. D Republicans with a low level of political efficacy are the most likely group to say that government needs major reforms.
D Republicans with a low level of political efficacy are the most likely group to say that government needs major reforms.
"Voting is partly a matter of habit: the more frequently a person has voted in the past, the more likely she or he is to vote in the current election." All of the following support the observation above EXCEPT: A Immediately after the Twenty-Sixth Amendment in 1971 gave 18-21 year olds the vote, the proportion of eligible voters who actually voted declined. B Immediately after the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920 gave women the vote, the proportion of eligible voters who actually voted declined. C Immediately after the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the participation rate of Black voters in the South was lower than that of White voters in the South. D Unmarried persons over the age of 65 are less likely to vote than are married persons in that age group E Newly naturalized citizens may need special inducements to vote.
D Unmarried persons over the age of 65 are less likely to vote than are married persons in that age group
The table best supports which of the following statements about party identification and voting behavior? A There is no consistent relationship between party identification and voting behavior. B People with weak party identification tend to vote for opposing party candidates. C Independent-leaning Democrats are unreliable voters for the Democratic party. D People who most resist party identification tend to vote for Republican candidates. E People with strong Democratic party identification tend to vote for the Democratic party.
E People with strong Democratic party identification tend to vote for the Democratic party.
Which of the following statements about voting behavior in national elections is most accurate? A Men are more likely to vote than are women. B Blue-collar workers are more likely to vote than are professionals. C Those with less than a high school education are more likely to vote than are college graduates. D Democrats are more likely to vote than are Republicans. E Senior citizens are more likely to vote than are college students.
E Senior citizens are more likely to vote than are college students.
Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the two major political parties in the United States? A Parties have no organization except at the national level. B Parties are centrally organized to provide a smooth transition from one national campaign to the next. C Parties are organized much like a large corporation, in that decisions flow from national to state and local levels. D Local and state parties have virtually no power in the party system. E Separate and largely independent party organizations exist at national, state, and local levels.
E Separate and largely independent party organizations exist at national, state, and local levels.
The most common form of political activity undertaken by United States citizens is A lobbying to influence decisions by public officials B campaigning for candidates for office C contributing money to a political party D voting in local elections E voting in political elections
E voting in political elections