Unit #4 - AP Classroom Summative Assessment Study Guide 32 Multiple Choice Questions

Ideology and Economic Policy

  • Refers to the set of beliefs about the role of government in the economy. Examples include capitalism, socialism, and communism.

Social Security Benefits/Policy Making

  • A system designed to provide monetary assistance to individuals in need. Examples are retirement benefits, disability payments, and survivor benefits.

Political Socialization

  • The process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values. Examples include family influence, education, and media exposure.

Public Opinion Polls

  • Surveys that gauge the public's views on various issues. Examples include election polls or polls about approval ratings of a political leader.

Party Identification

  • An individual's political party affiliation. Examples include identifying as a Democrat, Republican, or Independent.

Views on the Size of Government and Services based on Gender/Income/Party

  • Different demographic groups may have varying opinions on the government's role. For example, lower-income individuals may favor expanded social services.

Policy Positions of Democrats and Republicans

  • Democratic Party tends to support expanded social programs, while Republicans often advocate for limited government and lower taxes.

Board of Governors of Federal Reserve System

  • Governs the Federal Reserve System; influences monetary policy. Examples of their actions include setting interest rates and regulating banks.

Generations and Voting Patterns

  • Different age groups tend to vote differently. For example, younger voters may lean more liberal than older voters.

Exit Poll

  • Surveys conducted after voters cast their ballots to predict election outcomes. Example: a poll that asks who voters supported after they leave the polling station.

Tracking Poll

  • Ongoing surveys that measure changes in public opinion over time, often used during election campaigns.

Fiscal Policy

  • Government spending and tax policies to influence the economy. Examples include stimulus packages or tax cuts.

Political Ideologies

  • Sets of beliefs about politics and society. Examples include liberalism, conservatism, and libertarianism.

Keynesian Economics

  • An economic theory stating that government intervention is necessary to stabilize the economy. Example: increasing government spending during a recession.

American Attitudes About Government and Politics

  • General perceptions and feelings Americans have toward government. Example: trust in government often fluctuates with economic conditions.

Measuring Public Opinion

  • Various methods used to capture the views of the population, including surveys and interviews.

Ideology and Social Policy

  • How ideological beliefs shape social policies. Example: liberal ideologies may support universal healthcare.

Evaluating Public Opinion Data

  • Assessing the reliability and validity of polls and surveys to understand public sentiment.

Changes in Ideology

  • Shifts in public belief systems over time. Example: increasing support for environmental policies among younger generations.

Traditional Political Values Held By Americans

  • Fundamental beliefs such as liberty, equality, and democracy. Example: the belief in the importance of free speech.

Ideologies of Political Parties

  • The guiding principles of political parties. Example: the Democratic Party's focus on social justice and the Republican Party's emphasis on free-market capitalism.