Understanding Our Politics Practice Exam

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According to the bar graph, what percentage of children remain Independent/Non-partisan if their parents do not have a consistent orientation toward either party?

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50%

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According to the bar graph, which of the following statements is true about the influence of parents on the political orientation of their children? Options: About 50% of children whose parents are both Democrats will become Independent/Non-partisan. When both parents are Democrat, their child is likely to become Independent/Non-partisan. About 25% of children whose parents are both Republican will become Independent/Non-partisan. When both parents are Republican, their child will not become a Democrat.

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About 25% of children whose parents are both Republican will become Independent/Non-partisan.

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Based on the data in the bar graph and your knowledge of the course, which of the following is an accurate statement that can be made about political socialization? Young people are closer to and tend to rely more on their peers than their parents for political information. The political orientation of parents has a great influence on how their child will view politics. Family, schools, peers, and social environments, including civic and religious organizations, all have an equal role in the political socialization of young people. The impact of globalization on political culture and an expansive social media network has the greatest influence on children’s political socialization.

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The political orientation of parents has a great influence on how their child will view politics.

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Which of the following statements are illustrated by the data in table?
Millennials are more likely to say they have become more liberal politically over time than Baby Boomers.

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Millennials are more likely to say they have become more liberal politically over time than Baby Boomers.

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Which of the following are supported by the data in the table? Very few people change their views on social or political issues over time. Younger people are more apt to identify as politically liberal rather than socially liberal. As people get older, they tend to become more liberal on social issues but not on political issues. More people become more socially conservative over time than more socially liberal.

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More people become more socially conservative over time than more socially liberal.

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Which of the following elements of polling likely created the difference in the poll results? The difference was likely a result of the margin of error. One poll is a tracking poll, and the other is a benchmark poll. The formats of the survey questions are different. The questions are worded differently.

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The formats of the survey questions are different.

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Which of the following best explains how the format affected the polls? Options: The closed-ended format limited respondents to fewer options, which forced respondents to focus on the most important issue of those options. The closed-ended format decreased participation because it was more difficult for respondents to think of a response. The open-ended format increased the number of respondents who mentioned energy policy because the poll reminded them of the issue. The open-ended format limited the number of potential responses, which affected the accuracy of the poll.

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The closed-ended format limited respondents to fewer options, which forced respondents to focus on the most important issue of those options.

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The data from the two polls, which ask the same question, illustrate which of the following?

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Those making inferences from polling results should understand the methods used by pollsters.

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In the 2016 election, Donald Trump won the election despite losing the popular vote by about two percent. The line graph illustrates which of the following about presidential election polling?

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The trend appears to indicate that Clinton is more likely to win, but factors such as margin of error and the electoral system also need to be taken into account.

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The trend in late October and early November showing Clinton ahead but an increase in support for Trump most likely would be

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described as momentum by the trailing Trump campaign to encourage supporters to vote