Unit 4 + 5

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

• Compromise

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

• Public Opinion

• Political Socialization

• Demographics

• Political Culture

• Patriotism

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

• Public opinion teachers patriotism.

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

• Public opinion is shaped by citizens' political culture and political socialization.

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

• Public opinion is usually based on the ideas of a small select group with a given political socialization area.

Attempting to measure public opinion by asking the same question of a large number of people is...

• A straw poll

• A sampling poll

• A controlling poll

• A scientific poll

• A literary poll

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...

• Liberal

• Reactionary

• Radical

• Moderate

• Conservative

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

• Organize the government

• Represent special interests

• Recruit candidates

• Educate Voters

• Raise Campaign money

The Republican and Democractic parties have dominated the political scene throughout American history. Minor parties have often surfaced to fill the void left by the major parties. A splinter minor party can be best characterized by...

• The single issues supported by the party

• The fact that it is usually built around the working-class American

• Its presence during times of economic discontent

• The permanence of its presence on the political scene

• The fact that is it the result of a revolt within a major party

The national convention serves what major purpose for a political party?

• To allow the people to direct the work of the national committee through a system of national participation

• To establish the rules of party campaigning to serve as the party's national voice in the selection of the party's candidate

• To manage the political party's business by the vote of party constituents

• To allow the political party to meet as a whole in order to raise funds, recruit new members, and encourage unity

• To serve as the party's national voice in the selection of the party's candidate for the presidency

Which of the following would NOT be a form of political participation?

• Voting in elections

• Contacting Public officials

• Paying taxes

• Forming an interest group

• Protesting government decisions

Which is the most common form of political participation in America?

• Voting

• Contributing money for candidates

• Working for a political party

• Running for office

• Forming an interest group