Liberal voting patterns are least likely to be followed by which of these social or ethnic groups?
African-Americans
White atheists
White Catholics
White Protestants
Hispanic-Americans
White Protestants
The action of voting exclusively for members of one political party on an election ballot is called __________.
dependent voting
line-item voting
straight-ticket voting
swing voting
reserved voting
straight-ticket voting
Someone who describes themselves as "liberal" would be least likely to vote for __________.
W=women's rights to contraception and abortion
higher tax rates for the wealthy
increased military spending
an increase in gay rights and marriage equality
increased government spending on education
increased military spending
Which of these statements about political participation is true?
Minorities are more likely to vote Republican.
Evangelical Christians are less likely to vote in an election.
Well-educated people are less likely to vote in an election.
People with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election.
Women are less likely to vote Democrat.
People with a higher income are more likely to vote in an election.
The Reverse-Income Effect refers to the fact that __________.
as immigration rates increase the average income of the immigrant population tends to decline
since the beginning of the twenty-first century, the income equality in the United States has expanded dramatically
as taxation is raised on the wealthiest in society the economy tends to perform worse
poorer areas support the Republican Party and wealthier areas support the Democratic Party
Americans believe in keeping taxes low for the wealthiest in society because they might one day be wealthy and would not want to pay high taxes
poorer areas support the Republican Party and wealthier areas support the Democratic Party
Which of these demographic groups is least likely to vote in an election?
Religious people
Wealthy people
University-educated people
Homeowners
Renters
Renters
Voter turnout has generally __________ throughout American history?
stayed about the same
sharply increased
steadily increased
sharply declined
steadily declined
steadily declined
The phrase, "Civic Duty," refers to the idea that __________.
It is every American citizen's duty to pick a candidate who will serve the greatest good of the nation.
The media has a responsibility to report on elections with equal and fair treatment.
The media has a duty to report responsibly on the armed forces whenever America is engaged in a state of war.
It is each and every American citizen's duty to vote and engage in the political process.
It is the duty of every representative to act in the best interests of the district which elects him or her.
It is each and every American citizen's duty to vote and engage in the political process.
Which of these best describes political socialization?
The inclusion of immigrants in the American political system
The indoctrination of young people by the media to support candidates who do not serve their best interests
The transmission of political ideology and voting patterns from one generation to the next
The slow process by which the poor and working classes have gained political rights throughout American history
The use of the media to manipulate the electorate into voting for an undesirable candidate
The transmission of political ideology and voting patterns from one generation to the next
The term "political socialization" refers to a process by which
People become more involved in the political process as they grow older
People come into contact with other citizens through political discussions
Governments redistribute wealth among their citizens
Governments become more intrusive in their citizens' lives
People acquire their political affiliations, ideas, and behaviors
People acquire their political affiliations, ideas, and behaviors
Political socialization is best described as __________.
the ability of the media to manipulate the political opinions of the population
the process by which an individual comes to their political opinions and feelings
the process by which the arrival of various immigrant groups changes American society
the process by which an immigrant is assimilated into American society
the discord that exists between government rhetoric and government action
the process by which an individual comes to their political opinions and feelings
The process by which an American citizen acquires a political identity is called?
Political methodology
Grassroots movement
National assimilation
Political socialization
Special interest formation
Political socialization
Which of these demographics groups is incorrectly matched with the political party for which they will most likely vote, based on recent election results?
Rural people : Republicans.
Women : Democrats.
African Americans : Democrats.
Urban individuals : Democrats.
All of these demographic groups are correctly matched with the political party they recently have been most likely to vote for.
All of these demographic groups are correctly matched with the political party they recently have been most likely to vote for.
Which of these best summarizes the political beliefs of a libertarian?
Favor a regulated economy, but no government interference in social or private life
Favor a strong centralized government that spends heavily on defense programs
Favor a free market economy and no government interference in social life or personal liberty
Favor a free market economy, but with government regulation of social behavior
Favor a regulated economy and government regulation of social behavior
Favor a free market economy and no government interference in social life or personal liberty
Advocates of Keynesian economics would most likely contend that __________.
the government should stay out of the economy as much as possible, in order to prevent artificial inflation
the United States Federal Government should issue tariffs against goods imported from foreign nations to protect American internal interests
the government should wield greater economic influence during times of recession to help the economy to recover
the national government should always seek a favorable balance of trade with foreign nations
the Stock market is naturally volatile and should be considered detrimental to the maintenance of a healthy economy
the government should wield greater economic influence during times of recession to help the economy to recover
Rational-choice theory states that __________.
people will almost always be opposed to a declaration of war
voters are most likely to vote for a candidate who best serves their own interests
politicians will always act in the best interests of those who help fund their campaigns
voters will always make the best choice for the overall good of the nation
politicians will always act in the best interests of the district which elected them
voters are most likely to vote for a candidate who best serves their own interests
According the Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence (1776), the purpose of government is to __________.
protect people from foreign invaders
protect the society at the expense of the individual
protect all from anarchy
protect people's natural rights
protect people's natural rights
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote in opposition to the divine right of kings. They wrote about a government's duty to uphold people's rights and how the governments should draw their power from the consent of the governed. These new found ideas encouraged ultimately led people to?
Call for church leaders to create theocracies and replace the monarchies
Look for leaders who would exercise dictatorial powers
Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments
Remain firm in their support of absolute monarchs
Engage in revolutions to establish democratic governments
Which of the following is an influence on a person's political beliefs and ideology.
educational background.
religious affiliation.
career field.
All of the other answers.
All of the other answers.
Which of these election issues is most likely to demonstrate a gender gap in voting?
Taxes
Income equality
Women's rights
Gun rights
Gay rights
Gun rights
Followers of which of these religions are most likely to have liberal attitudes in contemporary America?
Islam
Catholicism
Judaism
Mormonism
Protestantism
Judaism
Which of these statements about the gender gap is true?
Men are more likely to support prohibition of drugs or alcohol.
Women are more likely to support increased social spending.
Women are more likely to support gun ownership rights.
Women are more likely to vote for reducing government involvement in higher education.
Men are less likely to support foreign intervention by the United States military.
Women are more likely to support increased social spending.
African-American voters have recently been more likely to support __________.
moderate Republicans
Independent candidates
conservative Republicans
moderate Democrats
liberal Democrats
liberal Democrats
Women are currently more likely than men to support all of the following issues EXCEPT __________.
an increase in the social security program
affirmative action to encourage racial equality
tighter restrictions on gun ownership
an end to United States military involvement in the Middle East
Women are more likely to support all of these issues.
Women are more likely to support all of these issues.
Which of these statements about the voting gender gap is most true?
Men are more likely to vote for gun ownership rights, whereas women are more likely to vote for decreased role of government.
In recent elections women have been much more likely than men to vote for the Democratic Party.
In recent elections women have been much less likely than men to vote for the Democratic Party.
Men are more likely to support affirmative action to encourage racial and social equality.
Men vote roughly equally for Republicans and Democrats, whereas women's voting patterns change dramatically every election cycle.
In recent elections women have been much more likely than men to vote for the Democratic Party.
The term, Solid South, historically refers to __________.
the degree to which racial prejudice and segregation proved impossible to eliminate in southern society
the degree of wealth equality that emerged in the southern society in the twentieth century
the fact that, historically, the South always voted for the Democratic Party
the fact that the South had more candidates for President than any other region of the United States
the fact that the South always supported southern candidates
the fact that, historically, the South always voted for the Democratic Party
Fiscal conservatives favor which of the following?
More taxation
More government spending
Acquiring national debt
More government regulation
Lowered and balanced budgets
Lowered and balanced budgets
John Locke wrote in the Second Treatise on Government (1689) that "Whoever has the...supreme power...is bound to govern by established standing laws," reinforcing the idea that?
Governments should be based on laws of God
Rulers should govern with unlimited power
All governments should be democratic
Rulers must be subject to the law
Rulers must be subject to the law
How did Thomas Hobbes view the concept of the social contract?
Discovering God's will for humans
Perfecting human interaction with nobility.
Preserving order and escaping the brutal state of nature
Justifying the overthrow of democracies.
Preserving order and escaping the brutal state of nature
Which of the following statements about the pluralist theory of politics is false?
Competition between interest groups for public attention and resources helps enforce a balance of power so that no one group gains dominance.
Interest groups provide equal opportunities for representation to any and all interested citizens.
Interest groups usually decide not to follow the established rules of fair play and good conduct in their political dealings.
The people and their government are brought together by interest groups, so that each side is able to gain insight and ideas from the other.
Interest groups usually decide not to follow the established rules of fair play and good conduct in their political dealings.