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1
Which of these ideologies are associated with liberalism? (Select two)
Equality of Opportunity
Free Enterprise
Individualism
Rule of Law
2
President George W. Bush had a dramatic shift in approval ratings.
False
True
3
Wedge Issues are..
Divisive issues that are intensely important to a party/group
Issues most Americans acknowledge and agree on
The strategies of how to address issues Americans have
4
Major events for the Silent Generation were.. (Select all that apply)
Great Depression
Vietnam
World War II
Civil Rights Movement
JFK Assassination
Great Recession
5
Libertarians are..
Liberal on almost everything
Conservative on economic issues, liberal on social issues
Conservative on almost everything
Conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues
6
Conservatives believe..
Privacy is not explicitly in the Constitution and unenforceable by the govt
Privacy is covered by the 9th amendment
7
Which economic model do liberals prefer?
Supply-side economics
Keynesian economics
8
Which of these ideologies are associated with conservatism? (Select two)
Equality of Opportunity
Free Enterprise
Rule of Law
Individualism
9
Weighting/Stratification is..
Polling that pushes certain opinions
Making sure demographic groups are properly represented in a sample
A margin of error less than 4%
Using a computer to remove biased selection of a poll's respondents
10
On the Liberal-Conservative spectrum, most Americans are..
Conservatives
Moderates
Unknown
Liberals
11
Supply-Side Economics supports.. (Select all that apply)
Less government taxing = more jobs
The government overseeing fluctuating markets
Laissez-Faire approach
FDR creating Public Works projects in the New Deal
12
Social Reliability Bias is..
Voters not being honest with pollsters
Predicting election winners based on polling data
Polls showing favor with minority candidates, but not seen in elections
Shifts in support to a candidate leading in public opinion polls
13
Conservatives support a..
Progressive Tax
Flat Tax
14
Due to high costs for private insurance, The Affordable Care Act was passed in what year?
2012
2014
2008
2010
15
Tracking Polls..
Are conducted on election day to predict an outcome
Measure where people stand heading into an election
Gauge attitudes on issues or candidates
Are taken prior to announcing candidacy to measure support
16
Major events for Baby Boomers were.. (Select all that apply)
Vietnam
Great Recession
World War II
JFK Assassination
Civil Rights Movement
Great Depression
17
Saliency issues are..
Divisive issues that are intensely important to a party/group
The strategies of how to address issues Americans have
Issues most Americans acknowledge and agree on
18
Which of these is not true about social security?
It is currently the largest Entitlement Program
It was created during the Great Depression
It is a voluntary program
It is funded through a direct tax
19
The Bradley Effect is..
Shifts in support to a candidate leading in public opinion polls
Polls showing favor with minority candidates, but not seen in elections
Voters not being honest with pollsters
Polling influencing what candidates get more TV time
20
Liberals believe that monetary policy is enough government intervention.
True
False
21
Keynesian Economics supports.. (Select all that apply)
The government overseeing fluctuating markets
Less government taxing = more jobs
FDR creating Public Works projects in the New Deal
Laissez-Faire approach
22
Which one of these ideologies are Democrats not associated with?
Secure borders
Assistance for the poor
Immigrant path to citizenship
Worker's unions
23
Benchmark Polls..
Measure where people stand heading into an election
Gauge attitudes on issues or candidates
Are taken prior to announcing candidacy to measure support
Are conducted on election day to predict an outcome
24
Liberals lean right on the political spectrum.
False
True
25
Medicaid provides health insurance for..
People in poverty
People older than 65
26
Focus groups consist of..
1-9 people
50-100 people
10-40 people
100+ people
27
Baby Boomers are trusting of the government.
False
True
28
Populists are..
Conservative on almost everything
Conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues
Liberal on almost everything
Conservative on economic issues, liberal on social issues
29
Supply-side Economics was originated by..
John Maynard Keynes
FDR
The economic advisor to Ronald Reagan
George W. Bush
30
In regards to private/religious schools, liberals believe that states..
Shouldn't fund them and instead focus on public schools
Should fund them as school enviornment should be a choice
31
Majoritarianism..
Is an economic policy based on spending of the masses
Is a pluralist approach to policy based on major competing interests
Protects individual liberties
Makes the government adjust policy based on the majority's will
32
Entrance & Exit Polls..
Gauge attitudes on issues or candidates
Are taken prior to announcing candidacy to measure support
Measure where people stand heading into an election
Are conducted on election day to predict an outcome
33
Push-polls ask objective questions.
False
True
34
Polling questions should be.. (Select all that apply)
Unemotional
Subjective
Objective
Leading
35
Which ideology is more willing to give up digital privacy in exchange for security?
Liberals
Conservatives
36
Public Opinion Polls..
Measure where people stand heading into an election
Are taken prior to announcing candidacy to measure support
Are conducted on election day to predict an outcome
Gauge attitudes on issues or candidates
37
Which ideology believes that outsourcing & free trade threatens their jobs?
Conservatives
Liberals
38
Which economic model do conservatives prefer?
Keynesian economics
Supply-side economics
39
Progressives are..
Conservative on social issues, liberal on economic issues
Conservative on almost everything
Conservative on economic issues, liberal on social issues
Liberal on almost everything
40
Which of these is not a lifecycle effect?
Retiring
Going to college
Getting married
All of these are lifecycle effects
41
Gen X is more individualistic than other generations.
True
False
42
Geography can influence your political beliefs.
True
False
43
Medicare provides health insurance for..
People older than 65
People in poverty
44
Fiscal policy is..
The government's yearly budget
The part of economic policy concerned with govt spending & taxes
The actions of The Federal Reserve Board
How the govt manages the supply and value of the US dollar
45
Which amendment allows Congress to pass an income tax?
17th
20th
16th
12th
46
Conservatives are typically pro-union.
False
True
47
Even though some voices on social media are loud, they don't skew what is percieved as public opinion.
False
True
48
Which one of these ideologies are Republicans not associated with?
Harsher punishments (death penalty)
Environmental protections
Traditional family values
Protections for big businesses
49
Horse Racing is..
Voters not being honest with pollsters
Shifts in support to a candidate leading in public opinion polls
Predicting election winners based on polling data
Polls showing favor with minority candidates, but not seen in elections
50
Which of these factors does not influence your political beliefs?
Peers
Family
Globalization
Happiness
51
A Margin of Error of what number is considered reliable?
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52
Monetary policy is..
How the govt manages the supply and value of the US dollar
The actions of The Federal Reserve Board
The government's yearly budget
The part of economic policy concerned with govt spending & taxes
53
Valence Issues are..
Issues most Americans acknowledge and agree on
Divisive issues that are intensely important to a party/group
The strategies of how to address issues Americans have
