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WorksheetsAP Gov: Unit 4 Politics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is an accurate description of conservative views?
a)
Gov should have a stronger role in shaping education
b)
Licensed gun owners should NOT carry firearms in public.
c)
Demographics should be used to promote diversity in the workplace
d)
Individuals should NOT rely on government aid
2.
Which of the following is an accurate description of liberal views?
a)
Government should advocate for privatized education
b)
Government should NOT conduct background checks for gun purchases
c)
Against affirmative action
d)
Gov SHOULD be responsible for providing aid to the needy
3.
Which would cause issues between the competing values of INDIVIDUALISM and EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY?
a)
Expanding the national defense system.
b)
Reducing environmental regulations.
c)
Implementing affirmative action programs.
d)
Decreasing funding for space exploration.
4.
A politician adhering to Keynesian policy would support...
a)
An executive order decreasing the money supply
b)
Budget increase to supply stimulus checks
c)
Legislation cutting corporate tax rates
d)
Budget with CUTS in federal spending on welfare programs
5.
A divided government is when...
a)
The President and Congress do not represent the same party.
b)
The President and Congress are of the same party.
6.
Which of the following economic policies would a LIBERAL **MOST** individual support?
a)
Federal Reserve increase on interest rates
b)
Increase on the minimum wage
c)
decrease in funding for food stamps
d)
Lowering corporate income taxes to help business
7.
Which of the following would a supporter of supply-side economics favor?
a)
Government spending stimulating the economy
b)
Increase in the borrowing of money by the government
c)
Management of the economy by the government
d)
Large tax cuts by the government
8.
Which of the following is true of the majority of those who practice the CONSERVATIVE ideology?
a)
Favor same sex marriage
b)
Favors increases in defense and military spending
c)
Favor the decision in Roe v. Wade
d)
Favors universal healthcare
9.
Which of the following is an accurate description for those who are ideologically LIBERTARIAN?
a)
Support the right of same-sex marriage
b)
oppose the legalization of recreational drugs
c)
support the use of the death penalty
d)
Support laws restricting abortion
10.
Which is the MOST important agent of political socialization?
a)
Family
b)
The Media
c)
Place of Birth
d)
Social Class
11.
A company finds their landline phone collected data is insufficient, what SHOULD they do next time?
a)
Adjust the results along party lines
b)
Sample people with cell phones and landlines
c)
Do the survey over a 2 day period
d)
Use an internet push poll instead
12.
Free enterprise of laissez faire (AKA Adam Smith's policy) is synonymous with
a)
Central bank is needed to regulate money
b)
Economic equality should be the goal of public policy
c)
Gov intervention should be avoided
d)
Government should use fiscal policy to address economy
13.
School Choice vouchers allow the government to...
a)
Mandate teacher background checks
b)
Increase technology funding for teachers
c)
Require standardized testing
d)
Provide funding for private school tuition
14.
Activities of the Federal Reserve have the most influence on
a)
Government Spending
b)
Oil Prices
c)
Interest Rates on homes
d)
Availability of scarce materials
15.
As a person ages, which of the following is true about their political behavior?
a)
The more liberal they become
b)
The more conservative they become
c)
The less they vote
d)
lose interest in politics
16.
A person loses their job and refuses government assistance. Which value would this person most relate to?
a)
Free Enterprise
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Equality of Opportunity
d)
Individualism
17.
Which entity would be mainly responsible for conducting monetary policy?
a)
World Bank
b)
President and Cabinet
c)
Congress
d)
Federal Reserve
18.
Economic policy described as taxation, government spending, and borrowing is...
a)
Fiscal policy
b)
Capitalist policy
c)
Regulatory Policy
d)
Monetary Policy
19.
Which of the following is true about the evolution of American public opinion since 1950?
a)
More likely to think their actions can influence the gov
b)
Less supportive of civil rights and liberties
c)
Less trusting of the government
d)
Less likely to use social media
20.
What is the goal of the Federal Reserve purchasing government security documents from citizens?
a)
encourage economic growth
b)
discourage economic growth
c)
reduce the money supply
d)
use interest.
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