AP Gov unit 4
exit polling
A media organization is interested in reporting election results in a congressional election prior to the final tally of votes which will to 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
C Increasing federal spending on infrastructure programs
A member of Congress who advocates for a more Keynesian approach to solving a recession will likely support which of the following policies? A Lowering taxes on the wealthy to increase business investment B Doing nothing and letting the recession work itself out C Increasing federal spending on infrastructure programs D Increasing interest rates and reducing the money supply
C Individualism
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
Individualism
A person loses his job and refuses to accept any government assistance to get back on his feet, instead relying on savings and working a new job immediately. Which care value would this person most relate to
A Sample people who have cell phones, in addition to those with landlines.
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.
more methods of contact, random poll
A polling form 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 of results. Which of the following recommendations would be the best for the firm to follow in the future?
C less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders
An important change in political culture since 1950 is that United States citizens have become A more likely to believe that their actions can influence government policy B more trusting of nongovernmental institutions and leaders C less trusting of governmental institutions and leaders D less supportive of school integration E less likely to think of themselves as ideologically moderate
C bring the opposition's opinions into alignment with those of the candidate
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 identify key issues among the voters
Democratic Party
Congress increasing the minimum wage would most likely be supported by which party?
A Liberty versus stability and order
In May of 2015, a federal appeals court ruled that the National Security Agency's collection of Americans' phone records was in violation of the USA PATRIOT Act. Which of the following core values are involved in the national debate regarding the surveillance program referred to in this scenario? A Liberty versus stability and order B Majority rule versus minority rights C States' rights versus federal authority D Common good versus freedom of expression
individualism and rule of law
In May of 2015, a federal appeals court ruled that the National Security Agency's collection of Americans' phone records was in violations of the USA Patriot Act. Which two core values are involved in the national debate regarding the surveillance program referred to in this situation?
D The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.
In a public opinion poll, a polling company used an online survey tool to randomly contact respondents who did not have telephone lines in addition to contacting people over the phone. Which of the following best explains this decision? A The company saved money because it did not need to hire as many telephone interviewers to conduct the poll. B The company was establishing a benchmark poll at the beginning of a campaign. C The company was interested in asking different questions to different individuals. D The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.
D It is unclear whether more people support marijuana legalization than oppose it.
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.
republican
Opening public leads for ranching and oil exploration would be a stance supported by which party?
D political values are passed to the next generation
Political socialization is the process by which A the use of private property is regulated by the government B governments communicate with each other C public attitudes toward government are measured and reported D political values are passed to the next generation E children are trained for successful occupations
limited government
The United States Constitution delegating specific powers to Congress would be an example of which American core value
Monetary policy, interest rates, reserve requirements
The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on
A bank interest rates
The activities of the Federal Reserve Board have the most direct influence on A bank interest rates B government spending C oil prices D troop-strength levels of the armed services E availability of scarce minerals
C Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
The primary responsibility for determining monetary policy in the United States rests with the A International Monetary Fund B World Bank C Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System D Treasury Department E Comptroller of the Currency
significant events that occurred during their generation
What serves as an explanation for the differences between generation in voting pattern
B identify with the parents' party
When a child's parents both identify strongly with the same political party, the child will most likely A identify with the opposing party B identify with the parents' party C have a low sense of political efficacy D become an independent rather than a party identifier E become alienated from the political system
C Conservative—The government should strictly limit its regulation of the marketplace.
Which of the following best matches a political ideology with that ideology's position on the proper role of government in regulating the economy? A Communitarian—The government should regulate monetary policy but not fiscal policy. B Libertarian—Government regulation should increase when the economy is in decline. C Conservative—The government should strictly limit its regulation of the marketplace. D Liberal—The government should not intervene in economic decision-making.
D There are many voters who support Social Security.
Which of the following explains why any attempt to reduce Social Security benefits is difficult? A The Supreme Court has ruled that benefits are constitutionally required. B Interest groups concerned with Social Security are ineffective. C The global economy makes government insurance programs necessary. D There are many voters who support Social Security. E Government cannot predict the number of new retirees each year.
C Economic equality
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
B Democratic Party Favors increases in spending for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid Republican Party Favors significant increases in defense and military spending in the federal budget
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of policy positions advocated by the Democratic Party and the Republican Party? A Democratic Party Republican Party Favors broad federal deregulation to encourage business expansion and job creation. Republican Party Favors individual and corporate federal income tax cuts to stimulate economic growth. B Democratic Party Favors increases in spending for programs such as Medicare and Medicaid Republican Party Favors significant increases in defense and military spending in the federal budget C Democratic Party Favors same-sex marriage equality. Republican Party Favors the decision in Roe v. Wade (1973). D Democratic Party Favors reduced funding for federal college student loan programs. Republican Party Favors more education choice through school vouchers for private and charter schools. 22.8s
republicans
Which of the following political parties would be more likely to oppose reduced sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders?
C The Republican Party
Which of the following political parties would be most likely to oppose reduced sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders? A The Green Party B The Libertarian Party C The Republican Party D The Democratic Party
D After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers
Which of the following public policies is best supported by the notion of free enterprise? A The government subsidizing the cost of milk B Congress passing legislation bailing out the automobile industry C Taxpayers funding a national high-speed railway service D After a review, the Federal Trade Commission approving a corporate merger of cable providers
B Securing a universal health care system
Which of the following public policies would Democrats be most likely to support? A Authorizing additional funding for the military B Securing a universal health care system C Cutting the budget for foreign aid to other countries D Withdrawing from international climate change agreements
bipartisan support (lots of voters support it)
Why is it that any attempt to reduce Social Security benefits is difficult?
life cycle effect on one's political belief
at different stages of your life you will agree or disagree with different things. For example if you are younger you would support free college whereas when you are older you wouldn't because you don't want to pay the taxes for it
neutral questions while polling
don't want to lead people to lean one way or another so the answers aren't skewed
5 American Core Beliefs
individualism, free enterprise, limited government, equality of opportunity, rule of law
Keynesian economics
infrastructure dealing with poverty, legalizing weed, same sex marriage. Use of federal government help with social problems and public economics
tracking poll
is over a period of time to see how people feel about issues at different points in time
fiscal policy
policy that describes the impact of the federal budget (including taxes, spending, and borrowing) on the economy is referred to as which of the following?
political socialization
study of causes a person political beliefs, ideologies, and values
republican
the government should strictly limit its regulation of the marketplace would be the economic stance of which party?
federal reserve board
the primary responsibility for determine inventory policy to the United States rests with the
position of libertarians
they want the littlest government involvement as possible
+ or - 3%
what is acceptable sampling error
family
what is the #1 influence on a person when it comes to their political beliefs
exit poll
when ur leaving the poll and then asking who you voted for
republicans
which party would be most likely to support a constitutional amendment banning all abortion