chap 6

Which of the following is not an agent of political socialization?

• a family member

• a religious leader

• a teacher

• a U.S. senator

How are most attitudes formed?

• in adulthood, based on life choices

• in childhood, based on early childhood experiences

• in college, based on classes and majors

• after college, based on finances

 ________ political content is given by a media source that lets the reader or viewer know upfront there is a political bias or position.

• Overt

• Covert

• Explanatory

• Expository

The Bradley effect occurs when people ________.

• say they will vote for a candidate based on the candidate’s name

• say they will vote against a candidate because of the candidate’s race

• say they will vote for a candidate but then vote against him or her

• say they will vote in the next election but instead stay home

Which of the following is not part of a scientific poll design?

• a leading question

• a random sample

• a representative sample

• a low margin of error

A poll states that Hillary Clinton will receive 43 percent of the vote. There is an 8 percent margin of error. What do you think of the poll?

• It is a good poll and the margin of error is small.

• It is a good poll and the margin of error is acceptable.

• It is a non-representative poll and the margin of error is too high.

• The poll accurately predicts Clinton will

Why are social policies controversial?

• They require people to accept the authority of the government.

• They require government to balance the rights and liberties of different groups.

• They require the government to increase spending.

• They require a decrease in regulations and laws.

Which factor affects congressional approval ratings the most?

• presidential actions

• foreign events

• Supreme Court actions

• domestic events

Which institution has the highest average public approval ratings?

• the presidency

• the U.S. House of Representatives

• the U.S. Senate

• the Supreme Court

 How do polls affect presidential elections?

• Polls help voters research information about each of the candidates.

• Polls tell voters the issues that candidates support.

• Polls identify the top candidates and the media interview those candidates.

• Polls explain which candidates should win the election.