Unit 2 Am. Gov Test Review

Which of the following is most likely to be a result of political socialization?

• John decides to buy sneakers like those of his friend Rafael.

• Mary goes to religious services every week with her parents.

• Joan becomes a Democrat like her father.

• Mushtaq loses all interest in national elections.

A newspaper’s investigative series exposing corruption in a public agency would be an example of how the mass media might...

• engage in political socialization.

• help determine the public agenda.

• measure public opinion.

• cover electoral politics.

Which of the following best describes a desirable sample universe for a question about whom voters favor in a Democratic primary?

• all newly-registered Democrats

• all registered Democrats

• all Democrats who have attended a recent campaign rally

• all registered voters

Which poll is most likely to be based on a truly random sample of 18- to 21-year-old voters?

• online poll

• poll of registered voters aged 18-21, contacting every tenth person on a list

• poll taken by knocking on every third door in a college dorm

• poll of all 18- to 21-year-olds attending a rap concert

The purpose of exit polls is to...

• judge who is leading in a primary election race.

• determine public opinion on U.S. troop withdrawals.

• predict election results before polls close.

• influence voters to back a certain candidate.

An interest group that wants to contribute to candidates for Congress would most likely...

• hire a lobbyist.

• start a Web page.

• create a trade association.

• form a political action committee.

Which of the following is a type of group that promotes the interests of a group of businesses?

• commodity group

• cause-based group

• trade association

• labor union

Which of the following would be most likely to support a law requiring new safety measures in an industry?

• labor group

• business group

• cause-based group

• professional group

Which of the following descriptions is most likely to apply to an interest group whose Web site offers the article “Can the Amazon Rainforest Be Saved”?

• cause-based group interested in the environment

• trade association for tropical lumber producers

• labor group for workers in the banana industry

• cause-based group interested in building democracy

An interest group that endorses a candidate is...

• criticizing the candidate’s actions.

• giving money for a campaign.

• asking voters to elect the candidate.

• asking for the candidate’s help.