AFG Midterm 2 Ch. 6

A student in the class thinks there should be tougher laws prohibiting marijuana. The student also thinks that if the government runs out of money, it should cut back on services instead of raising taxes or borrowing. Which political ideology best fits with the students’ beliefs?

Conservative

If a person’s parents are strict adherents to one political party, what is the likelihood that the person will also affiliate with the same party?

About 67%

What polling technique enabled George Gallup to predict correctly the outcome of the 1936 election?

Random Sample

Which statement accurately identifies party identification of Latinos and African Americans?

African Americans are more likely to be Democrats than Republicans, and both parties compete for Latino support.

What have preliminary studies of twins suggested about the formation of political attitudes?

Genetics may play a role in the formation of political attitudes.

How has party polarization in Congress changed from the 1970s to the present?

It has increased steadily over this period.

Which term refers to the extent to which people believe their actions affect the course of government?

Efficiancy

Which concept concerns the psychological attachment someone has to a political party?

Party identification

Which president never had an approval rating of even 50% of the country?

Donald Trump

Which type of poll is conducted as voters are leaving the voting booth?

Exit

Which political figure understood the democratic government must be responsive to the will of the people and once claimed “Our government rests on public opinion?”

Abraham Lincoln

How do college graduates differ in their perspective about immigration reform when compared with those who have a high school education or less?

They are more in favor of allowing illegal immigrants to become citizens.

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were a defining event that caused Americans to change their views on national security and express a willingness to give up some personal freedom to reduce the threat of terrorism. Which term best captures this effect?

Generational effect

Two people grow up in different states, eat different kinds of foods, and have different family traditions. Their families are of different sizes, practice different religions, and have jobs in different sectors of the economy. Given these major life differences, which of the following terms best describes how each person will have different ideas about their family, community, and politics?

Socialization

How did the Framers feel about the public’s capacity to be politically informed and make good choices?

They were concerned about the public’s ability to make good political decisions.

Which term describes the differences in political attitudes between men and women?

Gender gap

Mariella was a Democrat when she was young, but as she got older and began making more money, she became a Republican because she believed Republicans have pursued tax policies that protect individual wealth. In this case, Mariella is choosing a political ideology based upon what?

Self interest

Which problem is most specific to internet polling?

It may be biased against older and poor Americans who are less likely to have internet access.

Which president enjoyed both the highest and the lowest approval ratings?

George W. Bush

How does the media’s use of polls affect political trust?

The media’s use of polling data confuses the population and decreases trust in the media, government, and polling.

Which phrase best defines political trust?

The extent to which people believe the government acts in their best interests.

Why would younger people favor forgiveness of student loans more than people over age of 65?

Stage of life affects how people think about issues.

A group of voters concerned with the issue of climate change believes that the government will act in their best interest but does not think what they do really matters. Given this information, which of the following statements is true about political trust and efficiency?

Political trust is high whereas efficiency is low

When thinking about the relationship between religion and public opinion, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Evangelical Protestants respond with less support of same-sex relationships than Americans more generally

The phone rings and a person answers the call. A computerized voice on the other end asks the person, “Regardless of how you are registered to vote, do you tend to think of yourself more as (1) a Republican, (2) a Democrat, or (3) and Independent voter? The person selects the answer that best aligns with their political party affliction. What type of poll is this?

Automated