According to the text, elites do not define economic problems.
Answer: T
According to the text, elites do not define economic problems.
Answer: T
Answer: T
Delegates to presidential nominating conventions tend to be more ideological than the average voter.
Delegates to presidential nominating conventions tend to be more ideological than the average voter.
Answer: T
Populists are liberal on economic issues and conservative on social ones.
Populists are liberal on economic issues and conservative on social ones.
Answer: T
Libertarians are conservative on economic issues and liberal on social ones.
Libertarians are conservative on economic issues and liberal on social ones.
Answer: T
Pure liberals are more likely to want the government to reduce income inequality.
Pure liberals are more likely to want the government to reduce income inequality.
Answer: T
Conservatives are more likely to focus on removing the root causes of crime as opposed to addressing the problem by getting tough with offenders.
Conservatives are more likely to focus on removing the root causes of crime as opposed to addressing the problem by getting tough with offenders.
Answer: F
Conservatives are more likely to support decriminalization of marijuana.
Conservatives are more likely to support decriminalization of marijuana.
Answer: F
The definitions of the terms liberal and conservative began to change around the time of Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal.
The definitions of the terms liberal and conservative began to change around the time of Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal.
Answer: T
In the nineteenth century liberals favored personal and economic liberty.
In the nineteenth century liberals favored personal and economic liberty.
Answer: T
People can have an ideology without describing themselves as liberals or conservatives.
People can have an ideology without describing themselves as liberals or conservatives.
Answer: T
Clinton won the presidency in 1992 and 1996 without carrying the South.
Clinton won the presidency in 1992 and 1996 without carrying the South.
Answer: T
The South has, on the whole, been less accommodating to business enterprises than other regions.
The South has, on the whole, been less accommodating to business enterprises than other regions.
Answer: F
A 1998 study found Cuban Americans were more likely to be Republican than Mexican Americans.
A 1998 study found Cuban Americans were more likely to be Republican than Mexican Americans.
Answer: T
Korean Americans appear to be more liberal than Japanese Americans.
Korean Americans appear to be more liberal than Japanese Americans.
Answer: T
The text suggests there is evidence that the differences between the views of white and black Americans may be widening.
The text suggests there is evidence that the differences between the views of white and black Americans may be widening.
Answer: F
Most whites oppose the use of racial quotas while a majority of blacks support the use of such quotas.
Most whites oppose the use of racial quotas while a majority of blacks support the use of such quotas.
Answer: F
African Americans are overwhelmingly Democrats.
African Americans are overwhelmingly Democrats.
Answer: T
In the United States, public opinion is less divided by class than it is in Europe.
In the United States, public opinion is less divided by class than it is in Europe.
Answer: T
Most blue-collar workers in Great Britain think of themselves as "middle class."
Most blue-collar workers in Great Britain think of themselves as "middle class."
Answer: F
Today, there is evidence to suggest that college students are more conservative than they were twenty years ago.
Today, there is evidence to suggest that college students are more conservative than they were twenty years ago.
Answer: T
The gender gap is less evident in midterm elections.
The gender gap is less evident in midterm elections.
Answer: T
Survey data suggest men and women have similar views on abortion.
Survey data suggest men and women have similar views on abortion.
Answer: T
Men have generally been more conservative than women on social issues such as gay rights, gun control, and spending programs for the poor.
Men have generally been more conservative than women on social issues such as gay rights, gun control, and spending programs for the poor.
Answer: T
The gender gap is largely explained by the fact that, since the 1960s, women have increasingly become Democrats.
The gender gap is largely explained by the fact that, since the 1960s, women have increasingly become Democrats.
Answer: F
The gender gap is a recent phenomenon in American politics.
The gender gap is a recent phenomenon in American politics.
Answer: F
Studies suggest religious influences on public opinion are most pronounced with respect to economic issues.
Studies suggest religious influences on public opinion are most pronounced with respect to economic issues.
Answer: F
Younger voters have a weaker sense of partisanship than older ones.
Younger voters have a weaker sense of partisanship than older ones.
Answer: T
The proportion of citizens who consider themselves Democrats or Republicans has steadily increased since the 1950s.
The proportion of citizens who consider themselves Democrats or Republicans has steadily increased since the 1950s.
Answer: F (The proportion of Independents has increased. Democrats and Republicans have decreased)
The majority of young people identify with their parents' political party.
The majority of young people identify with their parents' political party.
Answer: T
Since 1952, the major polls have a modest record with respect to predicting the winner in presidential elections.
Since 1952, the major polls have a modest record with respect to predicting the winner in presidential elections.
Answer: F
Studies of public opinion in the 1940s found most citizens had high levels of knowledge about government and policy.
Studies of public opinion in the 1940s found most citizens had high levels of knowledge about government and policy.
Answer: F
The Framers of the Constitution did not try to create a government that would do from day to day "what the people want."
The Framers of the Constitution did not try to create a government that would do from day to day "what the people want."
Answer: T
Which of the following is an incorrect assessment of elite opinion?
Which of the following is an incorrect assessment of elite opinion?
a. Elites influence which issues will capture the public's attention.
b. Elites are unified in their interests and opinions.
c. Elites state the norms by which issues should be settled.
d. Elites raise and frame political issues.
e. Elites influence how issues are debated and decided.
Answer: b
The rate at which governments adopt policies supported by majorities in polls
The rate at which governments adopt policies supported by majorities in polls
a. has increased dramatically.
b. has increased somewhat.
c. has remained the same for some time now.
d. has decreased.
e. suggests politicians often pander to constituents.
Answer: d
Which group displays the most consistency in political attitudes?
Which group displays the most consistency in political attitudes?
a. Average citizens
b. Political activists
c. Females
d. Blacks
e. Manual workers
Answer: b
If you want the federal government to control business but regulate personal conduct and allow prayer in public schools, you are probably a
If you want the federal government to control business but regulate personal conduct and allow prayer in public schools, you are probably a
a. pure liberal.
b. pure conservative.
c. neo-conservative.
d. libertarian.
e. populist.
Answer: e
If you favor cutting back on the welfare state and allowing the market to allocate goods and services, you would probably be classified as a
If you favor cutting back on the welfare state and allowing the market to allocate goods and services, you would probably be classified as a
a. pure liberal.
b. neo-populist.
c. pure conservative.
d. libertarian.
e. populist.
Answer: c
If you favor reduction of economic inequality, the regulation of business, allowing abortions and protecting the rights of the accused, then the text suggests you will probably be labeled a
If you favor reduction of economic inequality, the regulation of business, allowing abortions and protecting the rights of the accused, then the text suggests you will probably be labeled a
a. pure liberal.
b. pure conservative.
c. neo-conservative.
d. libertarian.
e. populist.
Answer: a
Political liberals oppose
Political liberals oppose
a. federal action to desegregate schools.
b. increased hiring opportunities for minorities.
c. compensatory programs for minorities.
d. strict enforcement of civil rights laws.
e. None of the above.
Answer: e
Those who favor increased taxation of the rich are usually described as
Those who favor increased taxation of the rich are usually described as
a. Republicans.
b. liberals.
c. activists.
d. conservatives.
e. Taxicrats.
Answer: b
The first major U.S. politician to proclaim himself conservative was
The first major U.S. politician to proclaim himself conservative was
a. Barry Goldwater.
b. Richard Nixon.
c. Ronald Reagan.
d. Dwight Eisenhower.
e. Herbert Hoover.
Answer: a
The terms liberal and conservative are _____ political elites.
The terms liberal and conservative are _____ political elites.
a. irrelevant to
b. somewhat irrelevant to
c. avoided by
d. very meaningful for
e. consistently misunderstood by
Answer: d
In a typical ideological self-identification survey, the smallest group of Americans will
In a typical ideological self-identification survey, the smallest group of Americans will
a. classify themselves as liberal.
b. classify themselves as conservative.
c. classify themselves as moderate.
d. refuse to classify themselves in any manner.
e. None of the above
Answer: a
In a typical ideological self-identification survey, the largest group of Americans will
In a typical ideological self-identification survey, the largest group of Americans will
a. classify themselves as liberal.
b. classify themselves as conservative.
c. classify themselves as moderate.
d. refuse to classify themselves in any manner.
e. None of the above.
Answer: c
When political scientists see how accurately they can predict a person's view on one issue based on views on a different issue, then the focus is on
When political scientists see how accurately they can predict a person's view on one issue based on views on a different issue, then the focus is on
a. "constraint."
b. "salience."
c. "congruence."
d. "linearity."
e. "robustness."
Answer: a
Latinos, the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States,
Latinos, the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States,
a. tend to vote for Democratic candidates.
b. tend to vote for Republican candidates.
c. tend to vote for Independent candidates.
d. generally vote the same, but in an unpredictable manner.
e. are a diverse mix of groups, none of which has become predictably partisan.
Answer: e
The opinions of whites and African Americans are quite similar on all of the following except
The opinions of whites and African Americans are quite similar on all of the following except
a. the use of racial quotas.
b. stronger affirmative action programs.
c. the belief that too much is made of racial differences.
d. abortion.
e. getting tough on criminals.
Answer: b
In a classic study by V.O. Key in the 1950s, differences in political opinion were closely associated with:
In a classic study by V.O. Key in the 1950s, differences in political opinion were closely associated with:
a. occupation.
b. race.
c. gender.
d. ethnicity.
e. education levels.
Answer: a
The political liberalizing effects of college among older Americans were probably attributable to the fact that yesteryear's college graduates
The political liberalizing effects of college among older Americans were probably attributable to the fact that yesteryear's college graduates
a. had lower rates of political participation.
b. watched television.
c. read newspapers and news magazines.
d. were influenced by Vietnam and Watergate.
e. listened to talk radio.
Answer: c
The text suggests one of the possible explanations for the declining strength of the relationship between higher levels of education and liberalism might be:
The text suggests one of the possible explanations for the declining strength of the relationship between higher levels of education and liberalism might be:
a. Colleges and universities have become more objective in their admissions decisions.
b. Professors are increasingly from the lower middle class.
c. There has been a decrease in students pursuing post-graduate degrees.
d. The standards for text book publication has become more rigorous.
e. The number of social science and humanities majors is declining
Answer: e
Students attending more prestigious or selective colleges are more _________ than the general population.
Students attending more prestigious or selective colleges are more _________ than the general population.
a. liberal
b. conservative
c. Democratic
d. Republican
e. moderate
Answer: a
There is much research which indicates attending college tends to make people more __________ than the general population.
There is much research which indicates attending college tends to make people more __________ than the general population.
a. moderate
b. conservative
c. Democratic
d. Republican
e. liberal
Answer: e
The text suggests the gender gap is less evident in _______ elections.
The text suggests the gender gap is less evident in _______ elections.
a. presidential
b. congressional
c. midterm
d. realigning
e. federal
Answer: c
The increasing incidence of men "deserting" Democratic candidates for Republican ones involves attitudes about all of the following issues except
The increasing incidence of men "deserting" Democratic candidates for Republican ones involves attitudes about all of the following issues except
a. spending programs aimed at the poor.
b. the size of government.
c. the economy.
d. gun control.
e. gay rights.
Answer: c
The transfer of political beliefs from generation to generation does not appear in large national studies of political attitudes because
The transfer of political beliefs from generation to generation does not appear in large national studies of political attitudes because
a. most Americans are quite conservative.
b. few Americans are either far left or far right of the political spectrum.
c. polling techniques change radically from one generation to the next.
d. most Americans are quite liberal.
e. some generations participate in polls more than others.
Answer: b
In recent years the influence of the family on party identification has
In recent years the influence of the family on party identification has
a. decreased.
b. increased.
c. remained the same.
d. disappeared.
e. become too complex to study.
Answer: a
In adulthood, people whose party identification differs from their parents' usually call themselves
In adulthood, people whose party identification differs from their parents' usually call themselves
a. radicals.
b. independents.
c. neo-institutionalists.
d. conservatives.
e. Democrats.
Answer: b
Research indicates over half of children identify with the partisan preferences of at least one of their parents by the time they are
Research indicates over half of children identify with the partisan preferences of at least one of their parents by the time they are
a. in the first grade.
b. in the fifth grade.
c. juniors in high school.
d. seniors in high school.
e. high school graduates.
Answer: b
The Framers of the Constitution understood that ________ would be the chief source of opinion on most matters.
The Framers of the Constitution understood that ________ would be the chief source of opinion on most matters.
a. the general public
b. elected representatives
c. factions and interest groups
d. political theorists and educators
e. intellectuals
Answer: c
Which of the following goals is not listed in the Preamble to the Constitution?
Which of the following goals is not listed in the Preamble to the Constitution?
a. Justice
b. Domestic tranquility
c. The common defense
d. Equality
e. The general welfare
Answer: d
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