AP Political Socialization Quiz

Which of the following is not a concept found in the political culture of the American democratic society?

• Private property
• Equality
• Majority rule
• Minority rule

The process by which citizens acquire a sense of their own political identity would best be defined as

• Public opinion
•  Political socialization
• Demographics
• Patriotism

Which of the following voters will most likely prefer a Republican candidate?

• a black woman with a college degree and high income
• a middle-class Asian man who belongs to a labor union
• a southern white male business owner 
• a white soccer mom who lives in  the suburbs 

What is the effect of a social class on political attitudes?

• In the United States,  there is little correlation between social class and voting patterns 
• People who run their own business tend to vote more as independents because they think more ideologically
• There is a growing gap between the voting pattern of the upper and lower classes
• working class people tend to describe themselves as liberal 

Which of the following has the greatest impact on political socialization?

• peers
• the media
• the community
• parents 

Which of the following citizens is most likely to vote

• a 65 year old African American high school graduate
• a 35 year old white college educated woman
• a 70 year old white college professor 
• an 18 year old African American just starting college 

Many political scientists speculate that low voter turnout in the US may indicate

• profound distrust with all political leaders 
• high levels of political knowledge
• the existence of authoritarian tendencies
• relative satisfaction with the overall state of affairs 

Of the following, which group typically has the lowest voter turnout?

• whites
• 18-25 year olds
• persons with graduate degrees 
• wealthy persons 

The primary purpose behind voter registration in the US is

• decrease voter turnout
• reduce voter fraud
• increase voter turnout
• decrease incumbency advantage 

This group believes in discarding old ideas and embracing new behaviors and opinions.

• Conservatives
• Liberals
• Reactionary
• Radical