Question 1

Why have American National Election Studies (ANES) researchers conducted surveys before and after every mid-term and presidential election since 1952?

Accepted Answer

A)   to compile long-term studies of the electorate
B)   to increase voter participation
C)   to safeguard elections from manipulation by political consultants
D)   to clarify options for undecided votersE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Kids Voting for Texas is an optional part of the civics curriculum in Texas designed to let students between the ages of ten and fourteen have an authentic voting experience at the polls throughout the state.Discuss this program in the context of political socialization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Who is considered the founder of modern-day polling?

Accepted Answer

A)   George Gallup
B)   Alfred M. Landon
C)   Walter Lippmann
D)   John ZogbyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements best reflects the Framers' attitudes about public opinion?

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A)   Public opinion is the best measure of the soundness of government policy.
B)   Public opinion is potentially divisive and should, therefore, be encouraged.
C)   Public opinion might have a negative effect on politics.
D)   Public opinion should be monitored closely in election years.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

From the time of the earliest public opinion polls,women have held more liberal attitudes than men about __________ issues,such as education,poverty,capital punishment,and the environment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Public opinion polls confirm that women have more liberal attitudes than men about social issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following surveys is more likely than the others to generate self-selection error?

Accepted Answer

A)   a mail-in survey of retirement community members about the privatization of Medicare
B)   a phone survey of randomly selected voters about the job performance of local council members
C)   a yes-or-no phone survey that asks, "Will you vote in the upcoming presidential election?"
D)   a door-to-door survey about home energy useE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following accurately describes a difference in public opinion between men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men are more likely to think that labor unions are necessary to protect the rights of workers.
B)   Men are more likely to favor military intervention.
C)   Women are more likely to believe that school boards have a right to fire teachers who are homosexual.
D)   Women are more likely to believe that we should tighten restrictions on people coming to the United States.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is a shortcoming of public opinion polls?

Accepted Answer

A)   Polls measure only elite opinion.
B)   Polls are unable to measure the intensity of feelings about issues.
C)   Polls have no scientific credibility.
D)   Polls are undemocratic.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

What do Americans often have difficulty forming opinions about?

Accepted Answer

A)   policies that involve issues of morality
B)   policies that do not affect them personally
C)   policies related to their occupation
D)   policies related to their property taxesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

To determine if families with children would use school vouchers to send their children to charter schools,from which of the following populations should you select a sample?

Accepted Answer

A)   women with children
B)   citizens in the school district
C)   parents
D)   parents of children under age 18E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Unscientific surveys used to gauge public opinion on a variety of issues are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)   deliberative polls
B)   exit polls
C)   push polls
D)   straw pollsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 13

What is the difference between random sampling and stratified sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stratified sampling combines random selection with predetermined weighting of a population's demographic characteristics.
B)   Stratified sampling gives each member of a targeted population the same probability of being polled, whereas simple random sampling does not.
C)   Random sampling incorporates random selection into the polling procedure, whereas stratified sampling allows for self-selection.
D)   Stratified sampling relies on techniques to minimize bias, whereas simple random sampling does not.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The __________ is a measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll.

Accepted Answer

A)   margin of error
B)   modal response
C)   sample size
D)   standard deviationE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 15

Many American ideals,including hard work and personal responsibility,are rooted in our nation's __________ heritage.

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The answer of Many American ideals,including hard work and personal...

Question 16

Suppose a scientific poll determines that 60 percent of respondents support relaxation of gun-control laws.If the _________ were 4 percent,the actual percentage of people in the population who support relaxation would likely be between 56 and 64 percent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose a scientific poll determines that 60...

Question 17

Political knowledge and political participation have a reciprocal effect on one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is political socialization?

Accepted Answer

A)   the process through which individuals self-select themselves to participate in public opinion polls
B)   the process through which individuals acquire status as opinion leaders
C)   the process through which individuals seek out the beliefs and values of those in office
D)   the process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs and valuesE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

When is a child's peer group most politically influential?

Accepted Answer

A)   before preschool
B)   during preschool
C)   during elementary school
D)   during middle and high schoolE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

On the campaign trail in 2012,President Barack Obama deemphasized his work on __________,in part due to the deep divisions in public opinion on the issue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the campaign trail in 2012,President Barack...

Exam 10: Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Why have American National Election Studies (ANES) researchers conducted surveys before and after every mid-term and presidential election since 1952?

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Kids Voting for Texas is an optional part of the civics curriculum in Texas designed to let students between the ages of ten and fourteen have an authentic voting experience at the polls throughout the state.Discuss this program in the context of political socialization.

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Who is considered the founder of modern-day polling?

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Which of the following statements best reflects the Framers' attitudes about public opinion?

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From the time of the earliest public opinion polls,women have held more liberal attitudes than men about __________ issues,such as education,poverty,capital punishment,and the environment.

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Public opinion polls confirm that women have more liberal attitudes than men about social issues.

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Which of the following surveys is more likely than the others to generate self-selection error?

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Which of the following accurately describes a difference in public opinion between men and women?

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Which of the following is a shortcoming of public opinion polls?

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What do Americans often have difficulty forming opinions about?

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To determine if families with children would use school vouchers to send their children to charter schools,from which of the following populations should you select a sample?

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Unscientific surveys used to gauge public opinion on a variety of issues are known as what?

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What is the difference between random sampling and stratified sampling?

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The __________ is a measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll.

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Many American ideals,including hard work and personal responsibility,are rooted in our nation's __________ heritage.

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Suppose a scientific poll determines that 60 percent of respondents support relaxation of gun-control laws.If the _________ were 4 percent,the actual percentage of people in the population who support relaxation would likely be between 56 and 64 percent.

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Political knowledge and political participation have a reciprocal effect on one another.

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What is political socialization?

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When is a child's peer group most politically influential?

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On the campaign trail in 2012,President Barack Obama deemphasized his work on __________,in part due to the deep divisions in public opinion on the issue.

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