Political Science Key Terms Quiz

What is the bandwagon effect?

• A poll taken as voters leave a polling place

• A political ideology based on individual liberties

• A system promoting common ownership

• Increased media coverage of candidates who poll high

What does the Bradley effect refer to?

• A shortcut for decision making

• A political system of total control by the ruling party

• The difference between a poll result and an election result due to socially desirable responses

• A public opinion poll measuring positive feelings about a candidate

Which ideology is based on belief in individual liberties and free will?

• Communism

• Classical liberalism

• Socialism

• Fascism

What is communism in theory?

• A process of learning political norms

• A belief in individual liberties

• A political system of total control

• Government promotes common ownership to prevent worker exploitation

What is covert content?

• A theory that assumes politicians are the voice of the people

• A limited number of people selected randomly

• A collection of opinions on a topic

• Ideologically slanted information presented as unbiased

What is diffuse support?

• The widespread belief that a country and its legal system are legitimate

• A political ideology supporting monarchy and church authority

• A political opinion leader alerting the public

• A question worded to lead to a desired answer

What is an exit poll?

• A politically biased campaign information presented as a poll

• A group of respondents demographically similar to the population

• A public opinion poll measuring positive feelings about a candidate

• An election poll taken by interviewing voters as they leave a polling place

What is fascism?

• A political system of total control by the ruling party or leader

• A shortcut for decision making

• A process of learning political norms

• A political ideology based on individual liberties

What is a favorability poll?

• A political ideology supporting monarchy and church authority

• A limited number of people selected randomly

• A theory that assumes politicians are the voice of the people

• A public opinion poll that measures positive feelings about a candidate

What are heuristics?

• A process of learning political norms

• A collection of opinions on a topic

• A political system of total control

• Shortcuts or rules of thumb for decision making