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APGOV U3: 11.1 & 11.2

Authored by Jaron Lofquist

Social Studies

11th Grade

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APGOV U3: 11.1 & 11.2
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Public opinion can be defined as

how average Americans view the president

the sum of individual attitudes about government, policies, and issues

the feelings of individuals about what issues are important to them

the view of Americans on how well they feel they are represented

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

what was the main idea behind football players in the NFL kneeling for the national anthem

a tribute to fallen heroes

a protest against income inequality

a protest against racism, especially in police-community relations

a protest against Donald Trump

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

public opinion involves two components, one of which is

the beliefs and attitudes of one specific demographic

the beliefs and attitudes of only those who have well-informed views

the beliefs and attitudes of an individual

the beliefs and attitudes of a handful of American citizens

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

why is public opinion so crucial to the functioning of a representative democracy?

It allows candidates and elected officials to know what platforms to run on.

It gives elected officials a better idea of what their constituents want.

It provides insight for a candidate into the likelihood of being voted into a position.

It gives elected officials an idea of who their constituents are.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans knew who the Speaker of the House was, according to a Pew Research Center survey?

37 percent

44 percent

57 percent

62 percent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can Benjamin Page and Robert Shapiro's hypothesis be summarized?

Americans can develop a better opinion on issues by talking to others.

Americans can form opinions on every issue with basic research.

Americans can be collectively rational even if there are inconsistent opinions at the individual level

The news media is the best way for Americans to develop well-informed opinions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Elected officials' ability to respond to the preferences expressed by citizens is:

required for reelection.

crucial to achieving policy goals.

required for effective representation in a democracy

a direct result of public opinion surveys.

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