Unit 4 Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT one of the core values that most Americans agree with regarding government and politics?

• Rule of Law

• Equality of Opportunity

• Party Ideology

• Limited Government

Freedom of private business to organize and operate for profit in a competitive system without interference by government describes which core American value?

• Rule of Law

• Free Enterprise

• Individualism

• Equality of Opportunity

This is a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws that are published and equally enforced.

• Individualism

• Free Enterprise

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

Which agent of political socialization do most political scientists agree is the strongest?

• Parents

• Media

• Religion

• Schools

True or false: political socialization is a lifelong process.

• True

• False

True or False: People tend to become more politically active and more conservative as they grow older.

• True

• False

Which demographic characteristic is mostly likely to vote Democratic?

• Men

• Women

People with higher incomes are more likely to identify with which party?

• Republican

• Democratic

Events such as marriage, having kids, buying a house, and retiring can change a person's priorities and political views. These are known as...

• Generational Effects

• Lifecycle Effects

• Demographic Factors

• Period Effects

True or False: Public opinion polls influence public policies, elections, and the decisions made by government institutions.

• True

• False