Elections/Political Behavior Unit Review 2

What is the term for a person's beliefs that can change how they feel about the government and make a change in public policy?

• political efficacy

• political trust

• political socialization

• political culture

What factor is the most influential in shaping a person's beliefs in political socialization?

• opinion leader

• peer groups

• education system

• family

People who influence political views because they are in a particular position that may have some specific knowledge or expertise are called ____.

• peer groups

• family

• interest groups

• opinion leaders

What is an organized group of people who share a common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers?

• ideology group

• interest group

• political party

• political action committee

Every person has a equal chance of being picked for a survey:

• random sample

• straw poll

• representative sample

• push poll

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a presidential candidate?

• At least 35 years old
• Natural born US citizen
• College educated
• US resident at least 14 years

People with similar ideas usually belong to the same  . . . .

• Political party
• Voting precinct
• Primary group
• Gym

Candidates from the same political party campaign throughout the country to  . . .

• Win the friendship of party members
• Win the votes of party members
• Win the chance to continue in politics
• Win the lottery

Type of primary where only registered voters are allowed to participate.

• Closed primary

• Registered primary

• Open primary

• Blanket primary

Type of primary where voter is allowed to decide what ballot to vote on.

• Closed primary

• Blanket primary

• Jungle Primary

• Open Primary