Unit #2 Reteach & Review

What is being described here: the process where people focus on certain information while ignoring other details.

• Generational Effect

• Selective Attention

• Life Cycle Effect

• Media Bias

Answer explanation

The process described is known as Selective Attention, where individuals concentrate on specific information while disregarding other details, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Which is an example of "selective attention" in the context of the media?

• Watching local news to learn about traffic and weather.

• Ignoring the news completely.

• A Democrat watching primarily liberal news channels.

• A Republican watching the Presidential Debate

Answer explanation

Selective attention refers to focusing on specific information while ignoring others. A Democrat watching primarily liberal news channels exemplifies this, as they selectively attend to news that aligns with their beliefs.

What is the "generational effect" in political socialization?

• The impact that family has on a person's political beliefs.

• The changes in an individual's political attitudes due to aging and life changes

• The influence of shared historical events on the political beliefs of people born in the same period.

• The effect of globalization on political attitudes.

Answer explanation

The "generational effect" refers to how shared historical events shape the political beliefs of individuals born in the same time period, distinguishing it from family influence or personal aging.

Which generations tend to vote Democrat?

• Millennials & Gen Z

• Gen Z & the Silent Generation

• The Silent Generation & Boomers

• Millennials & the Silent Generation

Answer explanation

Millennials and Gen Z are known for their progressive views and tend to support Democratic candidates more than older generations, making them the primary demographic that votes Democrat.

True or False: Younger generations are more likely to be liberal while older generations are more conservative.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is True because studies show that younger generations tend to hold more liberal views on social and political issues, while older generations are generally more conservative in their beliefs.

Each state has how many Senators?

• 2

• 4

• It depends on population

• 100

Answer explanation

Each state has 2 Senators, regardless of its population. This ensures equal representation for all states in the Senate, leading to a total of 100 Senators in the U.S. Senate.

How does the National Government determine how many Electoral College votes each state gets?

• The number of Senators it has

• By population

• The number of House of Representatives it has

• The number of Representatives & Senators it has

Answer explanation

The National Government allocates Electoral College votes based on the total number of Senators (2 per state) and Representatives, which varies by state population. Thus, the correct answer is the total of both.

True or False: "Winner-Takes-All" means that all of the state's electoral votes go to the candidate who has the majority of votes in that state.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. "Winner-Takes-All" means that the candidate with the majority of votes in a state receives all of that state's electoral votes, which is the case in most states during presidential elections.

Which of the following is true about the Electoral College?

• Candidates focus on voters in big cities with big populations.

• Smaller states have more influence over the outcome of the election.

• Presidential elections are based entirely on swing states.

• Campaigns focus more on rural and less populated regions.

Answer explanation

Candidates focus on big cities because they have larger populations, which can yield more electoral votes. This makes urban areas a priority in campaigns, contrary to the idea that smaller states or rural regions hold more influence.

Why are state & local elections more important? (select all that apply)

• Given that fewer people pay attention to / vote in local elections, each vote has a bigger impact than national elections.

• They directly impact policies and decisions that affect everyday life, such as education, infrastructure, and law enforcement.

• They determine the outcome of presidential elections because they are swing states. 

• They decide who will be members of the US Senate and House of Representatives. 

Answer explanation

State and local elections are crucial as they have a greater impact per vote due to lower turnout and directly influence daily life policies like education and infrastructure.