ap gov unit 4
A media organization is interested in reporting election results in a congressional election prior to the final tally of votes which will not occur until later in the evening. The organization randomly selects several polling places across the district asking voters whom they voted for. The type of poll being used in this scenario is known as A an exit poll B a benchmark poll C an opinion poll D a tracking poll
a
A polling firm tried to predict the results of an election by sampling 1,000 adults within a state for two days prior to the election, using landline telephones of likely voters. After the election, the firm found that their poll results were not close to the actual election results. Which of the following recommendations would be the best for the firm to follow in the future? A Sample people who have cell phones, in addition to those with landlines. B Conduct the survey over a one-day period rather than two days. C Adjust the results if the sample includes more people from one party than another. D Use an Internet-based poll that encourages people to vote online for their preferred candidate.
a
Agree-Disagree The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (55% agree, 42% disagree) Forced Choice The best way to ensure peace is through military strength (33%) OR Diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace (55%) Source: Pew Research Center, 1999. Based on the outcome of the polls, which of the following is likely true about questions that use the agree-disagree format? A Questions that use the agree-disagree format increase the percentage of respondents who agree with the primary statement. B Questions that use the agree-disagree format create confusion about what is being asked. C Questions that use the agree-disagree format reduce support for the public policy that is being surveyed. D Questions that use the agree-disagree promote considerations of other perspectives.
a
Which of the following best describes an exit poll? A A poll that asks voters at randomly selected voting places whom they voted for so that election results can be predicted more quickly B A poll conducted by having a computer randomly select phone numbers from around the country C An opinion poll that is used to intentionally sway people's opinions by using false or misleading information in the conversation D A poll that randomly samples a population to capture public opinion at a given time
a
Which of the following is a likely public policy result of the data on the line graph? A Public policies that create jobs but increase the deficit, such as tax cuts or infrastructure spending, will likely be prioritized over paying down the national debt. B Bills in Congress that create an economic stimulus through public works projects will pass with bipartisan support. C A program to extend unemployment benefits to more people will likely pass in 2018. D Public policies that pay down the deficit but are harmful to economic growth will likely pass during the next Congress.
a
Which of the following is likely true about the 2018 midterm elections based on the data in the line graph? A The budget deficit is going to be a bigger issue in the 2018 midterm elections than it was in the 2010 midterm elections. B Members of Congress that are running for reelection are likely to emphasize their record on the budget deficit rather than jobs. C Democrats are more likely than Republicans to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. D Economic issues are less likely to be discussed in the 2018 midterm elections than in the 2012 presidential elections.
a
Which of the following scenarios best reflects the process of political socialization? A An individual takes a civics course in school and develops opinions about politics. B Members of Congress increasingly vote the same way as other members of their party. C A group is able to attract new members by offering access to a broad network of people. D As media choices increase, individuals expand their media consumption to new sources.
a
Based on the line graph, which of the following statements about church attendance in 1972 is true? A In 1972, about 30% of people surveyed reported attending church monthly or less. B In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church weekly than reported attending rarely or never. C In 1972, most people surveyed reported attending church yearly. D In 1972, more people surveyed reported attending church yearly than reported attending weekly.
b
Kathleen Hicks, "What Will Americans Do About Their Fear of Terrorism?" The Atlantic Monthly, 2016. The passage is most related to which of the following concepts? A Political partisanship B Political socialization C Political ideology D Political polling
b
correct order youngest to oldest: a. millenial, boomer, gen z, gen x, silent b. gen z, millenial, gen x, boomer, silent c. silent millenial boomer gen x, gen z
b
Agree-Disagree The best way to ensure peace is through military strength. (55% agree, 42% disagree) Forced Choice The best way to ensure peace is through military strength (33%) OR Diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace (55%) Source: Pew Research Center, 1999. Which of the following is the best conclusion a polling group might draw from the results of the two polls? A Including loaded phrases such as "military strength" in questions skews the results of the poll. B Asking the same question twice biases respondents, encouraging them to change their position. C Using an agree-or-disagree format encourages respondents to agree with the position. D A majority of Americans support using military force to ensure peace.
c
Candidates for political office use public opinion polls for all of the following purposes EXCEPT to A assess recognition of the candidate's name B measure voters' support for the candidate's issues C bring the opposition's opinions into alignment with those of the candidate D fine-tune policy stands E identify key issues among the voters
c
Which of the following best explains the data in the line graph? A Between 2012 and 2018, the economy did not grow enough to make economic issues a top priority. B Voters care more about jobs than the budget deficit because there has been an increase in unemployment between 2010 and 2018. C The economy is likely the most important issue because it is a broader category that is more open to individual interpretation than both jobs and the budget deficit. D Complex issues such as the budget deficit receive little attention in the media even though citizens care deeply about them.
c
Which of the following is NOT a core value of United States political culture? A Legal equality B Political equality C Economic equality D Freedom of religion E Freedom of speech
c
Which of the following represents the most likely way the information in the table will be used? A The media will use the data to present horse race coverage of elections. B Political action committees (PACs) will use the data to determine which candidates for elected office they will support. C Congress will use the data to suggest that there is support for their legislative proposals. D Social movements will use this data in their legal briefings before the federal courts.
c
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and seeking a new job immediately. Which of the following core values would this person most relate to? A Rule of law B Free enterprise C Individualism D Equality of opportunity
d
All of the following are traditional political values held by most Americans EXCEPT A individual freedom B representative democracy C equality of opportunity D equality of outcome
d
On November 2, 2014, a Gallup poll reported that 51 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana, while 47 percent oppose legalization. The reported margin of sampling error was +/- 4 percent. Which of the following inferences can be made from the poll? A More people support marijuana legalization than oppose it. B More states are passing laws in support of marijuana legalization. C A majority of people under 35 years of age support legalizing marijuana. D It is unclear whether more people support marijuana legalization than oppose it.
d
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of an exit poll and a tracking poll? A Exit PollTracking PollThe poll is conducted immediately after voting occurs.Nonrandom sampling techniques are used to choose respondents to take part in the poll. B Exit PollTracking PollRespondents are assembled to participate in a discussion led by the polling company.Tracking polls are used to gauge presidential approval ratings over time. C Exit PollTracking PollThe poll allows both voters and nonvoters to participate.The poll is conducted in a way that does not ensure that the opinions are representative of the larger population. D Exit PollTracking PollResponses can be used to judge election results before the official count is obtained.The poll is conducted over time to obtain information about changes in public opinion.
d
Which of the following is true about church attendance based on the line graph? A About 30% of people surveyed in 2010 rarely or never attend church. B About 26% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a month or less. C About 16% of people surveyed in 2010 attend church about once a year. D About 54% of people surveyed in 2010 attended church once a year or less
d
the father of macroeconomics, believed gov intervention was key, and gov spending can save ahurting economy?
keynes
how has the us not influenced the world? - democracy - trade and business - american media culture - kpop
kpop
believed in no gov intervention in the economy, saving leads to healthy economy, "laissez faire" hands off
supply side