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UNIT 4 POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES & IMPACT ON POLITICS

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following issues would Americans be least like to support?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Checka and Balances

c)

Constitutionalism

d)

Economic Equality

2.

Why do most politicians avoid trying to fix the funding shortfalls in Social Security?

a)

The budgeting process is simply too hard.

b)

Social Security is part of mandatory spending

c)

Many voters from both parties strongly support Social Security

d)

Many politicians feel as if the system is neaerly perfect as it is.

3.

Which of the following policies would Republicans most likely support?

a)

Welfare assistance for poorer families

b)

Programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion

c)

Reduced government regulations on businesses

d)

Policies that protect the environment

4.

Which of the following statements represents a trend supported by the data in the bar graph?

a)

Both party caucuses in the House consisted of more moderate members in 2012 than in 2002.

b)

The number of House members between the most liberal Republican and the most conservative Democrat decreased between 1982 and 2012.

c)

The Republican caucus consisted of more ideologically conservative members in 1982 than in 2012.

d)

The party caucuses in the Senate are more ideologically diverse than those in the House of Representatives.

5.

As you are driving through traffic you see a bumper sticker which reads: "Science flies you to the moon, religion flies you into buildings" the quote from this bumper sticker reprsents the viewpoint of a?

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

c)

Moderate

d)

Anti-Federalist

6.

As you are driving through traffic you see a bumper sticker which reads: "Vegetraian: Indian word for lousy hunter" the quote from this bumper sticker reprsents the viewpoint of a?

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

c)

Moderate

d)

Anti-Federalist

7.

As you are driving through traffic you see a bumper sticker which reads: "Listen more, talk less, solve problems" the quote from this bumper sticker reprsents the viewpoint of a?

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

c)

Moderate

d)

Anti-Federalist

8.

Which of the following would not be considered a primary political socialization source for you?

a)

Family

b)

Social Media

c)

School

d)

Church

9.

Which of the following would not be considered a secondary political socialization source for you?

a)

Family

b)

Social Media

c)

Influencers

d)

Peer Groups

10.

Both Congress and the President wish to stimulate the U.S. economy and encourage citizens to spend more, which of the following policies would they implement?

a)

Tax Cuts

b)

Lowering interest rates

c)

Printing more money "put more money in circulation"

d)

Increase the Required Reserve Ratio for banks

11.

Both Congress and the President wish to slow the U.S. economy and encourage citizens to spend less in order to slow inflation, which of the following policies would they implement?

a)

Tax Cuts

b)

Lowering interest rates

c)

Printing more money "put more money in circulation"

d)

Cut government spending

12.

The Federal Reserve wishes to stimulate the U.S. economy and encourage job growth and Americans to spend more money, which policy might they implement?

a)

Increase government spending

b)

Decrease tax rates

c)

Increase tax rates

d)

Lower interest rates

13.

The Federal Reserve wishes to slow the U.S. economy and slow down the inflationary rate, which policy might they implement?

a)

Increase government spending

b)

Increase interest rates

c)

Increase tax rates

d)

Lower interest rates

14.

Name of the policy used by the Federal Government "Congress / President" that allows them to increase / decrease tax rates or increase / decrease government spending in order to manipulate economic growth in the U.S.?

a)

Monetary Policy

b)

Fiscal Policy

c)

Budgetary Enactment

d)

Continuing Resolutions

15.

Name of the policy used by the Federal Reserve that allows them to increase / decrease the money supply, increase /. decrease interest rates or increase / decrease the Required Reserve Ration for banks in order to stimulate of slow down the U.S. economy?

a)

Monetary Policy

b)

Fiscal Policy

c)

Budgetary Reconciliation

d)

Continuing Resolution

16.

Should the President decide to give every American a tax break or send them stimulus checks, this would be a prime example of what type of policy?

a)

Monetary Policy

b)

Fiscal Policy

c)

Budgetary Reconciliation

d)

Continuing Resolution

17.

If you are conducting a poll which of the following is the most important in gathering accurate measurments of the public's opinion?

a)

Looking over social media to see what people are thinking

b)

Conducting your poll only through the use of cell phones

c)

Sampling lots of middle class voters

d)

Making sure your poll includes random samples

18.

Which of the following is not a Core Principal of U.S. Democracy?

a)

Individualism

b)

Equality of Opportunity

c)

Economic Equality

d)

Free Enterprise

e)

Limited Government

19.

Which Core Value of the United States stresses that the law applies equally to all people, even wealthy and powerful people?

a)

Individualism

b)

Equality of Opportunity

c)

Free Enterprise

d)

Limited Government

e)

Rule of Law

20.

Historically Ameircans have liked three major groups of people because they best represent the Core Value of Individualism in America, who are they?

a)

Pioneers

Entrepreneurs

Explorers

b)

Actors

Directors

Set Designers

c)

Pioneers

Settlers

Cowboys

d)

Politicians

Athletes

Billionaires

21.

Which of the following illustrates an economic policy most likely supported by an ideologically liberal individual?

a)

Loosening restrictions on the amount of pollution that businesses can put out

b)

Increasing taxes on businesses

c)

Lowering taxes on businesses

d)

The Federal government lowering safety regulations on businesses

22.

The Federal Reserve can set interest rates, control the Required Reserve Ratio for banks and increase and decrease the money supply, what is this policy often called?

a)

Fiscal Policy

b)

Monetary Policy

c)

Taxing Policy

d)

Currency Policy

23.

Which of the following best represents one of the primary sources of political socialization in the United States?

a)

Social Media

b)

Peers

c)

Influencers / Opinion Leaders

d)

Family

24.

initial poll conducted at the start of a political campaign or initiative to establish a baseline of public opinion, name recognition, and issue importance.

a)

Benchmark Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Entrance Poll

d)

Tracking Poll

25.

A polling method that continuously measures changes in public opinion, behavior, or attitudes by repeating the same questions over time.

a)

Benchmark Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Entrance Poll

d)

Tracking Poll

26.

A poll that is taken before voters have cast their votes at the polling stations, in order for media outlets to predict the outcome of an election before it has ended?

a)

Benchmark Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Entrance Poll

d)

Tracking Poll

27.

A poll that is taken after voters have cast their votes at the polling stations, in order for media outlets to predict the outcome of an election before it has ended?

a)

Benchmark Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Entrance Poll

d)

Tracking Poll

28.

A type of poll designed to measure the attitudes, beliefs, or preferences of a large population regarding political, social, or consumer topics.

a)

Benchmark Poll

b)

Exit Poll

c)

Public Opinion Poll

d)

Tracking Poll

29.

Which of the following issues would someone registered as a Democrat support?

a)

Law strengthening protection of the environment

b)

A strong national military

c)

Tax cuts for businesses

d)

Laws strengthening gun onwership

30.

Which of the following issues would someone registered as a Republican support?

a)

Law strengthening protection of the environment

b)

Cutting military spending

c)

Increased taxes on businesses

d)

Laws strengthening gun onwership

31.

Which of the following would someone who describes themselves as a Libertarian support?

a)

The legalization of drugs and restrictions on gun ownership

b)

Gay marriage and decreased military spending

c)

Increased regulation on business and restrictions on freedom of speech

d)

Separation of church and state and respect for other's property rights

32.

Which of the following is a core value of Americans as defined by A.P. College Board?

a)

Economic Equality

b)

Individualism

c)

Liberalism

d)

Conservatism

33.

Policies, procedures, and proactive measures designed by the U.S. government to eliminate unlawful discrimination, remedy the effects of past discrimination, and prevent future discrimination in employment and education.

a)

Civil Rights

b)

Civil Liberties

c)

Afffirmative Action

d)

Social Stratification

34.

Another name for the American economic system characterized by private ownership of property, minimal government intervention, and competition driven by supply and demand. It emphasizes consumer sovereigntyvoluntary exchange, and the profit motive to foster innovation and economic efficiency.

a)

Socialism System

b)

Free Enterprise System

c)

Free Trade System

d)

Planned Economic System

35.

Which of the following would someone who characterizes themselves as a "liberal" support?

a)

Green or Renewable Energy

b)

Laissez-Faire Policies on the economy

c)

Letting States Decise Minimum Wage Laws

d)

Allow Market Forces to Guide the Economy

36.

Which of the following would someone who characterizes themselves as a "Conservative" support?

a)

Green or Renewable Energy

b)

Greater Congressional use of the Commerce Clause

c)

Greater government control over the economy

d)

Allow Market Forces to Guide the Economy

37.

When it comes to limited government which of the following would both liberals and conservatives agree on?

a)

Checks and Balances

b)

Great Presidential Power

c)

Greater Congressional Power

d)

Greater power being handed back to the states

38.

Which of the following would be considered to be a secondary source when it comes to Political Socialization?

a)

Family

b)

Influencers / Opinion Leaders

c)

School

d)

Church

39.

Which religious group would overwhelmingly support Republicans stance on same-sex marriage?

a)

Methodists

b)

Episcopals

c)

Evangelicals

d)

Hindus

40.

Some churches can be either non-political, conservative or liberal?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

Most political polls have a + or - 10 percent margin of error?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

As a result of globalization, the U.S. political culture has both influenced and has been influenced by the values of other countries?

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

Generational politics would most likely be influenced by which of the following?

a)

Social Security

b)

Medicare

c)

Cost of College / Education

d)

The Civil Rights Movement

44.

Life Cycle politics would most likely be influenced by which of the following?

a)

The Great Depression

b)

9/11 Attacks

c)

Cost of College / Education

d)

The Civil Rights Movement

45.

Which of the following would best represent a "wedge issue?"

a)

Individualism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Climate Change

d)

Rule of Law

46.

Which of the following would an elected official use public opinion polling for?

a)

Deciding which type of media to use

b)

Identifying how much money to spend

c)

Deciding what issues to compaign on

d)

Identifying who will run against them in an election

47.

Which of the following is NOT used when deciding what makes a good / valid poll?

a)

How much money is spent on the poll

b)

Sample Size

c)

Diverse Sample

d)

Formatting of Questions

48.

A small, moderated discussion involving 6–12 participants with similar backgrounds or demographics, used to gain in-depth, qualitative insights into public opinion on specific political candidates, policies, or issues.

a)

A political club

b)

A focus group

c)

A social organization

d)

A peer group

49.

A survey, poll or interview query phrased in a way that influences the respondent's answer or pushes them toward a specific, pre-determined response.

a)

A focus group

b)

Question bias

c)

Random sample

d)

Pull polling

50.

The Two-Party system in America was a direct result of the disagreement that arose over the U.S. Constitution between what two groups?

a)

Whigs and Federalists

b)

Federalists and Tories

c)

Anti-Federalists and Loyalists

d)

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

51.

Valence is a political issue where there is a broad amount of consensus among voters. Which of the following would best represent valence?

a)

Abortion Rights

b)

Gun Control

c)

Good Economy

d)

Immigration

52.

Which of the following would be a saliency issue among voters between the ages of 18 and 25?

a)

Social Security

b)

Cost of Education

c)

Medicare

d)

Retirement

53.

According to Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constution, who has the sole authority to tax?

a)

The Congress

b)

The President

c)

The Supreme Court

d)

The I.R.S.

54.

Who is primarily responsible for the U.S. budget?

a)

Congress

b)

The President

c)

The Federal Reserve

d)

Both Congress and the President

55.

According to Keynesian Economics, what is the best way for a government to pull its economy out of a recession or depression?

a)

Nothing, let the market work!

b)

Reduce the number of regulations on businesses

c)

Have the government engage in deficit spending.

d)

Encourage the governmnt to raise taxes

56.

If the U.S. Economy is going through a recession or downturn in the economy, what is the most likely fiscal policy that the President and Congress will engage in to stimulate the economy back into growth?

a)

Provide tax cuts to all U.S. citizens

b)

Decrease interest rates

c)

Decrease government spending

d)

Increase interest rates