WorksheetsUNIT 4 POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES & IMPACT ON POLITICS
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of the following issues would Americans be least like to support?
Rule of Law
Checka and Balances
Constitutionalism
Economic Equality
Why do most politicians avoid trying to fix the funding shortfalls in Social Security?
The budgeting process is simply too hard.
Social Security is part of mandatory spending
Many voters from both parties strongly support Social Security
Many politicians feel as if the system is neaerly perfect as it is.
Which of the following policies would Republicans most likely support?
Welfare assistance for poorer families
Programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion
Reduced government regulations on businesses
Policies that protect the environment
Which of the following statements represents a trend supported by the data in the bar graph?
Both party caucuses in the House consisted of more moderate members in 2012 than in 2002.
The number of House members between the most liberal Republican and the most conservative Democrat decreased between 1982 and 2012.
The Republican caucus consisted of more ideologically conservative members in 1982 than in 2012.
The party caucuses in the Senate are more ideologically diverse than those in the House of Representatives.
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?
Liberal
Conservative
Moderate
Anti-Federalist
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?
Liberal
Conservative
Moderate
Anti-Federalist
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?
Liberal
Conservative
Moderate
Anti-Federalist
Which of the following would not be considered a primary political socialization source for you?
Family
Social Media
School
Church
Which of the following would not be considered a secondary political socialization source for you?
Family
Social Media
Influencers
Peer Groups
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?
Tax Cuts
Lowering interest rates
Printing more money "put more money in circulation"
Increase the Required Reserve Ratio for banks
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?
Tax Cuts
Lowering interest rates
Printing more money "put more money in circulation"
Cut government spending
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?
Increase government spending
Decrease tax rates
Increase tax rates
Lower interest rates
The Federal Reserve wishes to slow the U.S. economy and slow down the inflationary rate, which policy might they implement?
Increase government spending
Increase interest rates
Increase tax rates
Lower interest rates
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.?
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Budgetary Enactment
Continuing Resolutions
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?
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Budgetary Reconciliation
Continuing Resolution
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?
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Budgetary Reconciliation
Continuing Resolution
If you are conducting a poll which of the following is the most important in gathering accurate measurments of the public's opinion?
Looking over social media to see what people are thinking
Conducting your poll only through the use of cell phones
Sampling lots of middle class voters
Making sure your poll includes random samples
Which of the following is not a Core Principal of U.S. Democracy?
Individualism
Equality of Opportunity
Economic Equality
Free Enterprise
Limited Government
Which Core Value of the United States stresses that the law applies equally to all people, even wealthy and powerful people?
Individualism
Equality of Opportunity
Free Enterprise
Limited Government
Rule of Law
Historically Ameircans have liked three major groups of people because they best represent the Core Value of Individualism in America, who are they?
Pioneers
Entrepreneurs
Explorers
Actors
Directors
Set Designers
Pioneers
Settlers
Cowboys
Politicians
Athletes
Billionaires
Which of the following illustrates an economic policy most likely supported by an ideologically liberal individual?
Loosening restrictions on the amount of pollution that businesses can put out
Increasing taxes on businesses
Lowering taxes on businesses
The Federal government lowering safety regulations on businesses
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?
Fiscal Policy
Monetary Policy
Taxing Policy
Currency Policy
Which of the following best represents one of the primary sources of political socialization in the United States?
Social Media
Peers
Influencers / Opinion Leaders
Family
initial poll conducted at the start of a political campaign or initiative to establish a baseline of public opinion, name recognition, and issue importance.
Benchmark Poll
Exit Poll
Entrance Poll
Tracking Poll
A polling method that continuously measures changes in public opinion, behavior, or attitudes by repeating the same questions over time.
Benchmark Poll
Exit Poll
Entrance Poll
Tracking Poll
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?
Benchmark Poll
Exit Poll
Entrance Poll
Tracking Poll
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?
Benchmark Poll
Exit Poll
Entrance Poll
Tracking Poll
A type of poll designed to measure the attitudes, beliefs, or preferences of a large population regarding political, social, or consumer topics.
Benchmark Poll
Exit Poll
Public Opinion Poll
Tracking Poll
Which of the following issues would someone registered as a Democrat support?
Law strengthening protection of the environment
A strong national military
Tax cuts for businesses
Laws strengthening gun onwership
Which of the following issues would someone registered as a Republican support?
Law strengthening protection of the environment
Cutting military spending
Increased taxes on businesses
Laws strengthening gun onwership
Which of the following would someone who describes themselves as a Libertarian support?
The legalization of drugs and restrictions on gun ownership
Gay marriage and decreased military spending
Increased regulation on business and restrictions on freedom of speech
Separation of church and state and respect for other's property rights
Which of the following is a core value of Americans as defined by A.P. College Board?
Economic Equality
Individualism
Liberalism
Conservatism
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.
Civil Rights
Civil Liberties
Afffirmative Action
Social Stratification
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.
Socialism System
Free Enterprise System
Free Trade System
Planned Economic System
Which of the following would someone who characterizes themselves as a "liberal" support?
Green or Renewable Energy
Laissez-Faire Policies on the economy
Letting States Decise Minimum Wage Laws
Allow Market Forces to Guide the Economy
Which of the following would someone who characterizes themselves as a "Conservative" support?
Green or Renewable Energy
Greater Congressional use of the Commerce Clause
Greater government control over the economy
Allow Market Forces to Guide the Economy
When it comes to limited government which of the following would both liberals and conservatives agree on?
Checks and Balances
Great Presidential Power
Greater Congressional Power
Greater power being handed back to the states
Which of the following would be considered to be a secondary source when it comes to Political Socialization?
Family
Influencers / Opinion Leaders
School
Church
Which religious group would overwhelmingly support Republicans stance on same-sex marriage?
Methodists
Episcopals
Evangelicals
Hindus
Some churches can be either non-political, conservative or liberal?
TRUE
FALSE
Most political polls have a + or - 10 percent margin of error?
TRUE
FALSE
As a result of globalization, the U.S. political culture has both influenced and has been influenced by the values of other countries?
TRUE
FALSE
Generational politics would most likely be influenced by which of the following?
Social Security
Medicare
Cost of College / Education
The Civil Rights Movement
Life Cycle politics would most likely be influenced by which of the following?
The Great Depression
9/11 Attacks
Cost of College / Education
The Civil Rights Movement
Which of the following would best represent a "wedge issue?"
Individualism
Checks & Balances
Climate Change
Rule of Law
Which of the following would an elected official use public opinion polling for?
Deciding which type of media to use
Identifying how much money to spend
Deciding what issues to compaign on
Identifying who will run against them in an election
Which of the following is NOT used when deciding what makes a good / valid poll?
How much money is spent on the poll
Sample Size
Diverse Sample
Formatting of Questions
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 political club
A focus group
A social organization
A peer group
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 focus group
Question bias
Random sample
Pull polling
The Two-Party system in America was a direct result of the disagreement that arose over the U.S. Constitution between what two groups?
Whigs and Federalists
Federalists and Tories
Anti-Federalists and Loyalists
Federalists and Anti-Federalists
Valence is a political issue where there is a broad amount of consensus among voters. Which of the following would best represent valence?
Abortion Rights
Gun Control
Good Economy
Immigration
Which of the following would be a saliency issue among voters between the ages of 18 and 25?
Social Security
Cost of Education
Medicare
Retirement
According to Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constution, who has the sole authority to tax?
The Congress
The President
The Supreme Court
The I.R.S.
Who is primarily responsible for the U.S. budget?
Congress
The President
The Federal Reserve
Both Congress and the President
According to Keynesian Economics, what is the best way for a government to pull its economy out of a recession or depression?
Nothing, let the market work!
Reduce the number of regulations on businesses
Have the government engage in deficit spending.
Encourage the governmnt to raise taxes
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?
Provide tax cuts to all U.S. citizens
Decrease interest rates
Decrease government spending
Increase interest rates
