Public Opinion

How often is the Census taken?

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 10 years
• 20 years

Why is the United States refereed to as the Melting Pot?

• The mast majority of the population has roots from another country
• People love food here
• We have the biggest and best pots
• It is so hot that cheese melts on sidewalks

The point when the United States becomes has no ethnic group larger than 50%?

• Minority Majority
• The end of the world
• Cinco de Mayo
• Chinese New Year

After the census is completed, the 435 seats in the House are redivided up to the states based on their populations. This is called?

• Reapportionment
• Divide and Conquer
• Mixing it up
• The New Order

Where does the majority of Political Socialization occur?

• Inside the house
• At School
• From Grandparents
• Imaginary Friends

If a poll comes within this average % of a sampling error, it is considered a good poll.

• 1%
• 3%
• 10%
• 20%

Which of the following types of political participation is Most Common in the United States?

• Voting
• Civil Disobedience
• Writing members of Congress
• Campaigning on behalf of candidates

Which age group is growing the fastest in the U.S.? 

• 0-20
• 21-40
• 41-60
• 60 and over

Which region is growing the fastest in the U.S.? 

• The Rust Belt
• The Midwest 
• The North Eastern States
• The Southern and Western States

What happens politically as we get older?

• Our political beliefs become more firm
• Our political beliefs become less firm
• We become more open to new ideas
• We participate less in politics