JohnsonG12.19.1

Public opinion has little to no influence on American democracy

• True

• False

Political socialization is the process through which individuals learn their political beliefs.

• True

• False

Mass media and the Internet have a very small impact on political culture.

• True

• False

People may join interest groups to show their political efficacy.

• True

• False

Individuals may impact government policy by joining public interest groups.

• True

• False

What kind of poll uses leading questions in order to encourage a particular answer from respondents?

• Exit Poll

• Push Poll

• Straw Poll

• Random Poll

Which event expressed by the media or on the Internet is most likely to influence the opinion of the public?

• A public opinion poll

• Footage of a rally or riot

• Footage of students learning in school

• The wording of the Bill of Rights

Public officials are often responsive to public opinion because

• It is the law that they meet every public need

• They are competing with officials from other political areas

• They are not allowed to express their own views

• They want to help the citizens who elected them

What makes people feel they may be able to have an impact on the government and government policy?

• Government policies

• Opinion polls

• Political efficacy

• Political socialization

Which of the following groups is most likely to shape a person’s political socialization when it comes to expressing opinions about worker pay?

• Labor unions

• Environmental clubs

• School organizations

• Religious leaders