AP Government Chapter 5

Which of the following statements about political news consumption is accurate?

• Working-class people consume more political news than do wealthier people.

• Older people consume more political news than do younger people

• Men consume considerably more political news than do women.

• West Coast residents consume more political news than do East Coast residents

Which of the following generally increase with age?

• liberalism and political tolerance

• candidate loyalty and authoritarianism

• political participation and suspicion of out-groups

• political participation and strength of party attachment

What are the three biggest socializing agents we've discussed?

• the family, the media, and political parties

• the family, the schools, and the political parties

• the media, the schools, and the family

• the schools, the family, and politicians

What technique is the key to the accuracy of public opinion polls?

• indexing

• font selection

• random sampling

• in-person interviews

Which of the following viewpoints is more likely to be held by a political liberal than by a political conservative?

• The United States should stop letting criminals hide behind the law.

• Prayer belongs in school.

• Taxes and spending should be kept low.

• Government should regulate the economy in the public interest.

Of the following, which form of participation are Americans most likely to engage in?

• volunteering with a campaign

• protesting

• writing letters to the editor

• contacting government officials

Which factor is often considered the first to influence a child's public opinion?

• Family

• Opinion Leaders

• Historic Events

• Mass Media

What term refers to the attitudes held by a significant number of people about an issue of public affairs?

• Public Opinion

• Pubic Policy

• Public Affairs

• Publics

What factor is defined as a means of communication that reaches large, widely dispersed audiences?

• Family

• Schools

• Mass Media

• Opinion Leaders

In _____________, children learn about political systems, patriotism, and great Americans. All of this can influence public opinion

• Mass media

• Peer groups

• School

• Families