Unit 4 Review 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

• demographic

• political culture

Which of the following would be a true statement regarding public opinion?

• Public opinion teaches patriotism,

• Public opinion allows citizens to become aware of politics, learn facts, and form political values.

• Public opinion is shaped by an individual's political culture and political socialization.

• A change in public opinion is always a slow process.

There are many different ideologies within the political spectrum. An ideology that promotes a limited governmental role in helping individuals and supports traditional values and lifestyles would best be defined as a

• liberal ideology

• reactionary ideology

• conservative ideology

• moderate ideology

In the United States, the larges percentage of government spending goes to

• Medicare and Medicaid programs

• public health services

• the Food and Drug Administration

• Centers for Disease Control

Which of the following is true of US economic policy?

• Government planners may make choices about nondiscretionary spending.

• The Department of the Treasury is held responsible for the economic health of the nation.

• The government raises revenue primarily through the collection of taxes.

• Discretionary spending includes interest on the debt.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a political party?

• organize the government

• represent special interests

• recruit candidates

• educate voters

Minor parties seldom win elections at the national level. Which of the following best describes a factor that prevents minor parties from winning elections?

• gridlock

• lack of political efficacy

• proportional member districts

• winner-take-all electoral system

Which of the following best describes the structure and organization of a political party?

• They are close knit and very organized.

• They are highly decentralized or fragmented.

• After election day, they are usually less responsible to the people.

• The president play no role in party leadership after his election.

Membership in an American political party is voluntary and based on party identification. Which of the following factors influence party identification?

• education

• cost of membership

• history of the party

• national law