Chapter 10 Quiz Practice

True or False?

The coattail effect refers to the phenomenon where positions lower on the ballot receive less overall votes than those at the top.

• True

• False

True or False?

Public affairs are all the matters of government and politics that concern the people at large

• True

• False

Which of the following is a voting requirement in the United States?

• Being at least 18 years old

• Owning Land

• Being a man

• Being a US citizen

What type of person cannot vote?

• A felon

• A foreign-born US citizen

• Someone over the age of 70

• Someone who is mentally incapable

When is Election Day (on even-numbered years)?

• The Tuesday after the first Monday in November

• Toyotathon

• Every other Tuesday

• Tuesday the 8th

Which of the following is NOT one of the major media affecting US politics?

• the internet

• television

• books

• radio

Which of the following is NOT one of the approaches that interest groups use to meet their goals?

• lobbying

• violent uprisings

• propaganda

• grassroots pressure

Which of these is a Pro (a good thing) about interest groups?

• Some engage in dishonest behavior

• Some have more power than they really should, based on their size.

• They keep people interested in public affairs

• Some don't represent the views of all the people they claim to represent

What is the word that means "the right to vote?"

What is one source of influence in the process of political socialization?