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21-22 APGov 1st Semester Review

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes an exit poll?

a)

A poll that asks voters at randomly selected voting places whom they voted for so that election results can be predicted more quickly

b)

A poll conducted by having a computer randomly select phone numbers from around the country

c)

An opinion poll that is used to intentionally sway people’s opinions by using false or misleading information in the conversation

d)

A poll that randomly samples a population to capture public opinion at a given time

2.

In a public opinion poll, a polling company used an online survey tool to randomly contact respondents who did not have telephone lines in addition to contacting people over the phone. Which of the following best explains this decision?

a)

The company saved money because it did not need to hire as many telephone interviewers to conduct the poll.

b)

The company was establishing a benchmark poll at the beginning of a campaign.

c)

The company was interested in asking different questions to different individuals.

d)

The company wanted to ensure that the sample of the population was truly random.

3.

In a public opinion poll of a representative sample of a population, 1200 people were asked to agree, disagree, or express neutrality toward the following statements.


Statement A: The government should spend more money on welfare.

Result: 35 percent of the respondents agreed.


Statement B: The government should spend more money on helping the poor.

Result: 60 percent of the respondents agreed.


Which of the following most likely accounts for the different results?

a)

The questions were not open-ended.

b)

There were no welfare recipients in the sample.

c)

The sample size was not large enough to be reliable.

d)

The questions contained a difference in wording.

4.

Sum of many individual opinions, beliefs, or attitudes about a public person or issue

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Agents of Socialization

d)

Representative Sample

5.

Consists of a group whose demographic distribution is similar to that of the overall population

a)

Random Sample

b)

Representative Sample

c)

Straw Poll

d)

Exit Poll

6.

Consider the following question that is asked on a poll:

"Do you approve of President's Trump's job performance as President?"

Which of the following is an example of a leading question asked directly before this question?

a)

Where do you live?

b)

Have you or your family members benefited from the economic boost during the Trump Presidency?

c)

How satisfied are you with your current school building?

d)

How do you feel about the current Domestic Growth Production?

7.

This type of poll helps to decide what the candidate’s message should be and what voters care about.

a)

Exit Polls

b)

Benchmark Polls

c)

Tracking Polls

8.

This type of poll tells how a candidate is doing on a day to day basis and how the public responds to the candidate's message.

a)

Exit Polls

b)

Benchmark Polls

c)

Tracking Polls

9.

The difference between what the sample results show and what the true result would be if everyone had been interviewed

a)

Political Socialization

b)

Intensity

c)

Sampling Error

d)

Public Agenda

10.

Political ideology that falls between liberal and conservative and which may include some of both; usually thought of as tolerant of others' political opinions and not likely to hold extreme views on issues.

a)

3rd Parties

b)

Republican

c)

Democrat

d)

Moderate

11.

One of the two major political parties in the United States - typically associated with more liberal political ideology.

a)

3rd Parties

b)

Republican

c)

Democrat

d)

Moderate

12.

The process by which we develop our political attitudes, values, and beliefs.

a)

Gender Gap

b)

Demographics

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Political Ideology

13.

A more or less consistent set of beliefs about what policies government ought to pursue.

a)

Gender Gap

b)

Demographics

c)

Political Socialization

d)

Political Ideology

14.

How people think or feel about particular things

a)

Poll

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Random Sample

15.

Method of selecting from a population in which each person has an equal probability of being selected.

a)

Poll

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Random Sample

16.

A sample that accurately reflects the characteristics of the population as a whole.

a)

Poll

b)

Public Opinion

c)

Representative Sample

d)

Random Sample

17.

The press's role as an overseer of government officials to ensure they act in the public interest

a)

Horse-race Journalism (Scorekeeper)

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Media Bias

18.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

19.

"I'm voting for Joe Biden because he gives me hope that we will be able to unify our country and begin to get things done across party lines" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

20.

"Nancy Pelosi's leadership in the House has been awful, I will vote Republican because of it" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

21.

Which Amendment gave women the right to vote?

a)

23rd

b)

18th

c)

21st

d)

19th

22.
Which of the following is the correct aim of a political party?
a)
measure political opinioin
b)
elect officials who will try to carry out a parts policies
c)
communicate a message to a large group of people
d)
encourage or prevent changes in public policy
23.

An electoral "earthquake" where new issues emerge, new coalitions replace old ones, and the majority party is often displaced by the minority party. Critical election periods are sometimes marked by a national crisis and may require more than one election to bring about a new party era

a)

Mid-term Election

b)

Critical Election

c)

Electoral College

d)

Presidential Primaries

24.
Which of the following occurs after a critical election?
a)
Redistricting
b)
Party realignment
c)
Party dealignment
d)
Gerrymandering
25.
Encouraging lawmakers in their party to support the party's position on bills being discussed is which role of political parties?
a)
Running different parts of government
b)
Acting as a watchdog?
c)
Communicating with the people
d)
Supporting candidates
26.
People not affiliated with any major or minor parties are known as 
a)
  Literate
b)
 Political efficacy
c)
 Independents
d)
  Electorate
27.
A shift in party allegiances, such as Southerners leaving the Democratic Party and moving support to the Republican Party , is known as
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
coattail effect
d)
proportional representation
28.

What is the most accurate definition of a political party?

a)

When politicians let loose and boogie!

b)

A team of politicians, activists, and voters whose goal is to control the government.

c)

A group of people who want to vote the same way.

d)

An ideology that is supported by people of similar interests.

29.

Which of these statements about the political spectrum and political parties is true?

a)

There is no relationship between liberal and conservative with political party affiliation.

b)

Liberals tend to align with the Republican Party while conservatives tend to align with the Democratic Party.

c)

Liberals tend to align with the Democratic Party while conservatives tend to align with the Republican Party.

d)

None of these are true.

30.

Your personal political beliefs can be shaped by many factors, such as gender, race, economic status, education, and your family.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

An election system in which the candidate with the most votes wins, can apply to the Electoral College or Presidential Primaries where delegates are awarded

a)

Winner-Take-All

b)

Single-Member District

c)

Plurality System

d)

Two Party System

32.
One of the major influences of a third party is its ability to...
a)
introduce new ideas or press for a particular issue
b)
define itself in a way that wins majority support by appealing to the political center
c)
reflect both liberal and conservative views
d)
organize to win elections
33.
An increase in divisions across ideological and party lines...e.g., Democrats and Republicans unwilling to compromise.
a)
Elite theory
b)
Pluralism
c)
Party polarization
d)
Party platform
34.
The practice of ticket-splitting is more common in 
a)
Republicans
b)
Democrats
c)
Libertarians
d)
Independents
35.
When fewer voters support one of the two major parties and begin to think of themselves as "independent" voters, we have seen 
a)
realignment
b)
dealignment
c)
abstention
d)
straight-ticket voting
36.

A political party seeks to control government by:

a)

winning elections

b)

raising campaign money

c)

making false accusations against their opponents

d)

discrediting political opponents

37.
What has happened to the length of political commercials over time? 
a)
Longer
b)
Stayed the same
c)
Shorter
d)
Feature more jingles 
38.

The ability of the news media, by covering stories about some topics and not others, to shape the public agenda

a)

Horse-race Journalism (Scorekeeper)

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Media Bias

39.

The press's role as an overseer of government officials to ensure they act in the public interest

a)

Horse-race Journalism (Scorekeeper)

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Media Bias

40.
What is MOST true regarding people using social media for political purposes?
a)
We tend to argue with other views on Facebook
b)
Social media has only helped politics, and has never hurt it
c)
It has helped conservatives and liberals come together
d)
We tend to only read things that back up our opinions
41.
Which of the following DOES NOT apply to "sound bites"?
a)
They are usually condensed versions of political speeches
b)
They are short clips of about 10 seconds
c)
They allow government to be descriptive in their plans
d)
They actually work to the advantage of politicians
42.
Short video clips of approximately 10 seconds. Typically, they are all that is shown of the politician's speech on the nightly news. And they can be taken out of context. 
a)
Chains
b)
Clips
c)
Soundbites
d)
Talking Heads
43.
What is one reason that media outlets might be considered subjective rather than objective
a)
They can only cover stories that are considered important by the federal government
b)
They can only cover stories that are considered important by the state government
c)
Opinion pieces are becoming the most common type of story
d)
They tend to sensationalize news to capture an audience
44.

What is the main purpose of the media?

a)

A) To convey information

b)

B) To post on social media

c)

C) To design advertisements

d)

D) To make people angry

45.
What has happened to the length of political commercials over time? 
a)
Longer
b)
Stayed the same
c)
Shorter
d)
Feature more jingles 
46.

The ability of the news media, by covering stories about some topics and not others, to shape the public agenda

a)

Horse-race Journalism (Scorekeeper)

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Media Bias

47.

The press's role as an overseer of government officials to ensure they act in the public interest

a)

Horse-race Journalism (Scorekeeper)

b)

Gatekeeper

c)

Watchdog

d)

Media Bias

48.
Ever since the Kennedy-Nixon debates, what do politicians have to worry about?
a)
Giving answers that sound to 
b)
their appearance in front of a camera
c)
not coming off too condescending to their opponent
d)
having prepared sound bites
49.
What is MOST true regarding people using social media for political purposes?
a)
We tend to argue with other views on Facebook
b)
Social media has only helped politics, and has never hurt it
c)
It has helped conservatives and liberals come together
d)
We tend to only read things that back up our opinions
50.
Which of the following DOES NOT apply to "sound bites"?
a)
They are usually condensed versions of political speeches
b)
They are short clips of about 10 seconds
c)
They allow government to be descriptive in their plans
d)
They actually work to the advantage of politicians
51.
The use of indepth reporting to unearth scandals, scams, and schemes, at times putting reporters in adversarial relationships with politicians.
a)
Press Conference
b)
Investigative Journalism
c)
Print Media
d)
Yellow Journalism
52.
Short video clips of approximately 10 seconds. Typically, they are all that is shown of the politician's speech on the nightly news. And they can be taken out of context. 
a)
Chains
b)
Clips
c)
Soundbites
d)
Talking Heads
53.
What is one reason that media outlets might be considered subjective rather than objective
a)
They can only cover stories that are considered important by the federal government
b)
They can only cover stories that are considered important by the state government
c)
Opinion pieces are becoming the most common type of story
d)
They tend to sensationalize news to capture an audience
54.
Many analysts believe that media coverage of American politics in recent years has led to _________.
a)
an increase in negative feelings about the political system
b)
better informed Americans
c)
greater public trust in the government
d)
more analysis instead of sensationalism
55.
Objective journalism is based on the idea that the reporter's job is to
a)
report the facts and cover alternative sides of a partisan debate.
b)
report what political leaders want them to report.
c)
discover what other reporters are saying and provide a uniform interpretation of events.
56.

Which statement accurately describes media ownership in the United States?

a)

Most media is owned and controlled by the federal government.

b)

Most media is owned by large corporations

c)

Most media is owned by nonprofit corporations seeking to advance the public interest.

57.

The primary interest of most U.S. media is __________.

a)

making a profit

b)

in-depth, investigative reporting

c)

presenting diverse perspectives

d)

informing the public

58.

President Donald Trump's use of Twitter

a)

showed the power of social media to get a politician's message out

b)

was mostly ignored by other media outlets

c)

did not matter to most Americans

d)

was not considered "newsworthy"

59.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information shown in the chart?

a)

Trump and Clinton voters consumed most of their campaign news from different sources

b)

Newspapers and radio stations outperformed TV cable news as the main source of news for voters

c)

Facebook was a growing source of news for voters of both parties in 2016 compared to earlier elections

d)

Both Trump and Clinton voters were more likely to rely on local news sources rather than national news sources

60.

Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on a comparison of the trends in the chart and your knowledge of political beliefs and behavior?

a)

Viewers of ideologically-oriented programs are less informed about political events than viewers of mainstream media

b)

Media choices have little correlation with political beliefs and behavior

c)

Media coverage and commentary on political events influence political beliefs and behavior

d)

Voters who watch cable news are less likely to participate in the political process than voters who read newspapers

61.

Which statement accurately describes media ownership in the United States?

a)

Most media is owned and controlled by the federal government.

b)

Most media is owned by large corporations

c)

Most media is owned by nonprofit corporations seeking to advance the public interest.

62.

The primary interest of most U.S. media is __________.

a)

making a profit

b)

in-depth, investigative reporting

c)

presenting diverse perspectives

d)

informing the public

63.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the information shown in the chart?

a)

Trump and Clinton voters consumed most of their campaign news from different sources

b)

Newspapers and radio stations outperformed TV cable news as the main source of news for voters

c)

Facebook was a growing source of news for voters of both parties in 2016 compared to earlier elections

d)

Both Trump and Clinton voters were more likely to rely on local news sources rather than national news sources

64.

Which of the following is an accurate conclusion based on a comparison of the trends in the chart and your knowledge of political beliefs and behavior?

a)

Viewers of ideologically-oriented programs are less informed about political events than viewers of mainstream media

b)

Media choices have little correlation with political beliefs and behavior

c)

Media coverage and commentary on political events influence political beliefs and behavior

d)

Voters who watch cable news are less likely to participate in the political process than voters who read newspapers

65.

President Donald Trump's use of Twitter

a)

showed the power of social media to get a politician's message out

b)

was mostly ignored by other media outlets

c)

did not matter to most Americans

d)

was not considered "newsworthy"

66.

"The impeachment of Trump doesn't matter to me because he's the Republican candidate, and I always vote Republican" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

67.

"I'm going to vote for Bernie Sanders in the primary because I think he has the best plan to help me with my student loan debt" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

68.

"Nancy Pelosi's leadership in the House has been awful, I will vote Republican because of it" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

69.

"I'm voting for Joe Biden because he gives me hope that we will be able to unify our country and begin to get things done across party lines" would be an example of:

a)

Retrospective voting

b)

Prospective voting

c)

Party-line voting

d)

Rational choice

70.

Voting rights have __________ over time.

a)

Increased

b)

Decreased

71.

Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

a)

13th

b)

14th

c)

15th

d)

17th

72.

Of the following groups of eligible voters, which is LEAST likely to vote?

a)

The young with low education levels

b)

The middle-aged with low education levels

c)

Middle-aged and older women

d)

Blue-collar workers

e)

Middle-class black people

73.

Which of the following best represents a typical conservative viewpoint on environmental regulation?

a)

Those making environmental regulations should take more consideration to the impact on businesses and corporations.

b)

Environmental regulation is necessary to protect the environment from destruction at the hands of businesses.

c)

Environmental regulation should be handled by the corporations themselves and not something forced upon them.

d)

The United States should sign environmental regulation treaties to ensure that our policy is enforced by the international community.

74.

Which of the following correctly describes conservative and liberal positions on social issues?

a)

Conservatives believe poverty can best be solved through private charity, while liberals believe government programs are needed to help fight poverty.

b)

Conservatives believe civil rights protections should be expanded to include homosexuals, while liberals believe civil rights legislation improperly increases the power of the federal government.

c)

Conservatives believe increased environmental protections are necessary to limit climate change, while liberals believe government regulations are overly burdensome on businesses.

d)

Conservatives believe abortion right should be protected, while liberals believe access to abortion should be restricted.

75.

Which of the following best represents an example of the process of political socialization?

a)

As a result of his strongly conservative views, an individual limits his news sources to only those that have a conservative leaning in their reporting.

b)

A member of Congress makes her staff members available to provide capitol tours to her constituents and their families.

c)

An employee at the Department of Defense develops a strong working relationship with defense contractors that ultimately result in his receiving a job offer from the company.

d)

A high school student joins a Young Politicians club at her school and develops specific positions on a number of political issues.

76.

Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that is a significant influence on the development of individual political attitudes, and one that is not?

a)

Religious upbringing is an important source of influence, while interaction with peers is NOT a significant influence.

b)

Reporting by the media is an important source of influence, while education about the political system is NOT a significant influence.

c)

Relationships with family are an important source of influence, while membership in civic organizations is NOT a significant influence.

d)

Major political events are an important source of influence, while laws related to voter registration are NOT a significant influence.

77.

A candidate running for President wants to better understand how her target voters obtain their political beliefs. Her campaign polls 500 voters to ask them about this subject. The majority of those surveyed will likely align with those of

a)

their former schools and teachers

b)

their friends on social media

c)

their favorite media outlet

d)

their parents

78.

A smaller national government is favored by which ideology?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

79.

Government involvement in economic affairs would fit which ideology?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

80.

Free market economics are the focus of which ideology?

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

81.

A focus on traditional values fits which ideology?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

82.

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

83.

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

84.

Rick strongly favors the use of medical marijuana to help ease the pain of some cancer patients. He is angry at the federal government overriding the law his state passed and thinks the issue should be decided at the state and even local level.

(more than 2 answers)

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

85.

Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more restrictions are put on those kinds of plants.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

86.

Lisa thinks that a same sex couple would be just as good parents if they both loved the child as a heterosexual couple. She thinks that family values includes having two loving parents for a child and therefore states should allow same sex couples to adopt children without regard to their sexuality.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

87.

Wanda is active in the church and very religious. She works in her church to help the indigent and supports a candidate in the upcoming election who wants to increase taxes on businesses to help pay for shelters for the homeless and abused women.

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

c)

Libertarian

88.

Favors a strong federal government

a)

liberals

b)

conservatives

89.

A political philosophy that advocates free will and maximizes individual rights while minimizing the role of government; the role of government is limited simply protecting the rights of people.

a)

Populism

b)

Libertarian

c)

Conservative

d)

Liberal

90.

The most common form of political activity by most Americans is

a)
Lobbying to influence decisions by public officials.
b)
Voting in local elections.
c)
Voting in presidential elections.
d)
Contributing money to a political party
91.
Which political activity is an American MOST likely to engage in?
a)
Donating money to a candidate
b)
Writing or e-mailing a member of Congress
c)
Voting
d)
Campaigning for candidates for office
92.
Which of these groups is most likely to be conservative?
a)
Whites
b)
African Americans
c)
Hispanics
d)
Jews
93.

What is a party platform?

a)

written list of beliefs and political goals

b)

a party to endorse a candidate

c)

a place to stand and speak to the people

d)

a list of parties that interest groups support

94.

What is the rate of voter turnout in presidential elections?

a)

50-60%

b)

40-50%

c)

25%

d)

70%

95.

Which of the following is a true statement about the role of the media in providing citizens with information?

a)

Investigative reporting dominates the news because it is less expensive than political commentary.

b)

Demand for instantaneous news reporting has led to the growth of 24-hour news operations and a shift to online media consumption.

c)

The media is increasingly controlled by the major political parties, who determine which stories are covered by the press.

d)

There has been an increase in social media and Internet news consumption by the public, causing the top five media conglomerates to have greater control over public opinion.

96.

Which of the following describes the result in a winner-take-all election sytem?

a)

The candidate who receives the most votes in the election wins.

b)

The candidate must receive at least 51% of the votes to win.

c)

The top two vote-getters compete in a run-off election.

d)

A political party must receive 51% of the votes to win all of the seats in the district.