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U.S. GOV'T CH. 3: PUBLIC OPINION
U.S. GOV'T CH. 3: PUBLIC OPINION
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What is the term for
concerns or policies that are viewed the same way by people with a variety of ideologie
s?
public opinion
wedge issues
valence issues
ideologies
2
Which of the following statements regarding the
margin of error
is TRUE?
The larger the sample size, the larger the margin of error.
The smaller the margin of error, the more reliable the poll results are.
The larger the margin of error, the more reliable the poll results are.
The larger the sample size, the smaller the margin of error.
3
Which one of the following asks people the same or similar questions over time to follow the path of public opinion?
push poll
exit poll
tracking poll
straw poll
4
What is the term for
the viewpoint and wants of the general population
?
wedge issues
valence issues
public opinion
ideologies
5
Which of the following should a good poll avoid?
a representative sample of the universe
closed-ended questions
emotionally-charged questions
a low margin of error
6
Which one of these groups is MOST LIKELY to support lower taxes, civil liberties, legalized abortion & LGBTQ rights?
Christian fundamentalists
conservatives
libertarians
populists
7
Which group is MORE LIKELY to hold a conservative political ideology than a liberal political ideology?
Christian fundamentalists
Christian evangelicals
Jews
non-affiliated
8
Which one of the following statements regarding polling is TRUE?
News magagizes seldom use polling results to support published articles.
TV news broadcasts usual focus on which candidate is ahead in polling.
TV news broadcasts often provide detailed analysis of polling results.
TV news broadcasts seldom discuss polling results.
9
Federal regulation of banks & railroads, the direct election of U.S. senators and a graduated tax were supported by
the Republican Party.
the American Socialist Party.
the Communist Party.
the People's Party/the Populist Party
10
Exit polls
are usually conducted via telephone.
are simple, non-scientific tallies of 50 or 60 voters.
are conducted outside of a polling place on election day.
ask people the same or similar questions over time.
11
The single largest influence on a person’s political socialization is
religion.
family/parents.
school/teachers.
media.
12
Which one of these is a
conservative
MOST LIKELY to support?
same-sex marriage
legalized abortion
strict gun control laws
prayer in public schools
13
What is the adequate sample size for a national public opinion poll?
150,000
15,000
150
1,500
14
Which one of the following sometimes uses a recorded voice speaking in a sinister tone, intended to influence voting?
exit poll
push poll
tracking poll
straw poll
15
What is the term for
issues which sharply divide the public
?
valence issues
wedge issues
public opinion
ideologies
16
Which political party has enjoyed southern majorities in the last several national elections?
the Democratic Party
the Libertarian Party
the Republican Party
the Green Party
17
Which one of the following is an example of a
valence issue
?
low unemployment
same-sex marriage
large tax cuts for the wealthy
abortion
18
Which one of the following is a simple, non-scientific tally of 50 or 60 voters to make rough election predictions?
push poll
exit poll
tracking poll
straw poll
19
Which one of these is a
liberal
MOST LIKELY to support?
a ban on abortion
limitations on free speech
tax cuts for the wealthy
strict environmental laws
20
Which one of the following is an example of a
wedge issue
?
gun control
publicly-funded education
low unemployment
low crime
21
People with advanced education degrees tend to support the _________ Party and hold more _________ views.
Republican/conservative
Democratic/conservative
Republican/liberal
Democratic/liberal
22
Which one of the following would be considered an acceptable
margin of error
?
14%
40%
4%
24%
23
The
generic party ballot
simply asks the respondent if they will be voting
for Republicans or for Democrats.
in favor of higher taxes.
in the upcoming election.
for an independent party candidate.
24
Since the 1980s, what have pollsters used as the primary contact for information?
Internet
telephone
door-to-door surveys
written questionaires
25
Which one of the following about reliable polling is TRUE?
Respondents are highly honest about their voting habits.
The larger the sample size, the smaller the margin of error.
Pollsters never offer an "I don't know" response choice.
Every member of the universe must be given an equal chance of selection.
