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WorksheetsPOSI 2310 - Exam 3 Study Guide
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 44mins
Who was allowed to vote when our nation was founded?
Only white male property owners
All men and women
Only Native Americans
All citizens
The 15th, 19th, and 26th amendments impacted which groups of people?
African Americans, Women, and Young Adults
Only African Americans
Only Women
Only Young Adults
How does the US voter participation compare with other democratic countries?
The US has the highest voter participation among democratic countries.
The US has average voter participation compared to other democratic countries.
The US has lower voter participation compared to other democratic countries.
The US has the same voter participation as other democratic countries.
What percentage of the voting population participates in presidential elections and in congressional elections?
Presidential Elections: 60% Congressional Elections: 40%
Presidential Elections: 72% Congressional Elections: 54%
Presidential Elections: 55% Congressional Elections: 33%
Presidential Elections: 65% Congressional Elections: 45%
What is the difference between the popular vote and the electoral college vote in a presidential election? What was the outcome of the 2020 presidential election compared to the 2016 presidential election?
The popular vote determines the winner, while the electoral college vote is just a formality. In 2020, the electoral college vote matched the popular vote, unlike in 2016.
The electoral college vote determines the winner, while the popular vote is just a formality. In 2020, the popular vote and electoral college vote both favored the same candidate, unlike in 2016.
The popular vote and electoral college vote are the same, and both determine the winner. In both 2020 and 2016, the outcomes were identical.
The popular vote is used to elect the president directly, while the electoral college vote is used for congressional elections. The 2020 and 2016 elections had no differences in outcomes.
Who holds the responsibility to register to vote?
The government
The individual
Political parties
Election commission
Voter registration requirements are controlled by which level of government?
Federal government
State government
Local government
International organizations
In the US, how are political candidates selected?
Through a national lottery
By appointment from the current government
Through primary elections and caucuses
By public voting on election day
What are the impediments to voting and what are the consequences?
Impediments include voter ID laws, limited polling places, and the consequences are reduced voter turnout and unequal representation.
Impediments include easy access to voting, and the consequences are increased voter turnout and equal representation.
Impediments include online voting systems, and the consequences are increased security and voter participation.
Impediments include extended voting hours, and the consequences are more voter engagement and satisfaction.
What accounts for decreased voter turnout?
Lack of interest in elections
Bad weather conditions
Inconvenient polling locations
All of the above
What individual benefits arise from voting?
A sense of civic duty and participation
Financial incentives
Guaranteed political influence
Immediate policy changes
The incumbent advantage is:
The benefit of holding a political office while running for re-election.
The disadvantage of being a new candidate in an election.
The process of challenging an incumbent in an election.
The strategy of avoiding debates during an election.
A divided government is:
a government where one party controls the executive branch and another party controls one or both houses of the legislative branch
a government where one party controls both the executive and legislative branches
a government where the judiciary is independent from the executive and legislative branches
a government where the military controls the executive branch
What is the American political culture?
A set of shared views and normative judgments held by a population regarding its political system
A specific political party's ideology
The economic policies of the United States
The cultural practices of Native Americans
What is public opinion? How is it related to individual opinion?
Public opinion is the collective opinion of many people on a particular issue, while individual opinion is a personal view.
Public opinion is the opinion of a single person, while individual opinion is the collective view of a group.
Public opinion and individual opinion are the same and interchangeable.
Public opinion is unrelated to individual opinion.
Political socialization is the process by which individuals acquire their political beliefs and values. What are the factors or agents of socialization in order of occurrence?
Family, Education, Peers, Media
Education, Family, Media, Peers
Media, Peers, Family, Education
Peers, Media, Education, Family
Public opinion polling is a method used to gauge public sentiment on various topics. What factors affect opinion polling?
Sample size and selection
Question wording
Timing of the poll
All of the above
Where do most people get their information about government and politics?
Religion
TV
Family
Friends
What media outlet is largely unregulated?
Television
Radio
Internet
Newspapers
What does the News Media focus on most?
Heartwarming pieces
Sensationalism
Weather
Celebrity Gossip
What form of media will become important for elections and politics?
The Internet
Television
Print media
Radio
Political candidates engage in negative campaigning because:
it helps them highlight their opponent's weaknesses.
it is a requirement by the election commission.
it is the only way to win an election.
it is a tradition in politics.
Who was impacted by the 15th Amendment?
African American Men
Women
18 year olds
African Americans
Who was impacted by the 19th Amendment?
African Americans
Women
Asian Americans
18 year olds
What is muckraking? What is yellow journalism?
Muckraking is a form of journalism that seeks to expose corruption, scandal, and social injustices, often through investigative reporting. Yellow journalism refers to sensationalist and often exaggerated news reporting that prioritizes attracting attention over factual accuracy.
Muckraking is a style of journalism that focuses on celebrity gossip and entertainment news. Yellow journalism is a form of reporting that emphasizes factual accuracy and in-depth analysis.
Muckraking is a type of journalism that promotes government propaganda and political agendas. Yellow journalism is known for its objective and balanced reporting.
Muckraking is a journalistic approach that highlights positive news stories and community achievements. Yellow journalism is characterized by its focus on scientific discoveries and technological advancements.
A political party is defined as:
A group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
An organization that focuses on economic policies only.
A social group that organizes community events.
A committee that writes laws for the government.
Who was impacted by the 26th Amendment?
21 year olds
African Americans
Women
18 year olds
The US has what type of party system?
Single-party system
Two-party system
Multi-party system
No party system
When or how did political parties originate in the US?
In the late 18th century, during the formation of the Constitution
In the early 19th century, with the rise of Andrew Jackson
In the mid-19th century, during the Civil War
In the early 20th century, with the Progressive Era
Does the US use a winner takes all system or a proportional representation system?
The US uses a winner take all system.
The US uses a proportional representation system.
The US uses both systems.
The US uses neither system.
What is a party platform?
A formal set of principal goals supported by a political party or candidate
A casual meeting of party members
A social media platform for political discussions
A fundraising event for a political party
What views are typically held by Republicans? Why have the Republicans gained members in recent decades in the US and Texas?
Republicans typically hold conservative views, and they have gained members due to demographic changes and political strategies.
Republicans are known for their liberal views, and they have gained members due to economic growth.
Republicans hold moderate views, and they have gained members due to increased immigration.
Republicans have no specific views, and they have gained members randomly.
What views are typically held by Democrats?
Conservative views
Liberal views
Libertarian views
Authoritarian views
What specific demographic will be important for the future of both parties?
Young voters
Senior citizens
Middle-aged professionals
The Hispanic Vote
An interest group is defined as:
A group of people who share common objectives and actively seek to influence policymakers.
A group of people who are interested in a particular hobby.
A group of people who have no interest in politics.
A group of people who work in the same industry.
What were some impediments that voters faced Post-Reconstruction? Pick 3
Literacy Tests
Poll Tax
Age Limits
Grandfather Clause
A collective good is defined as:
A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, benefiting all members of a society.
A private good that is consumed individually.
A good that is excludable and rivalrous, benefiting only those who pay for it.
A service provided by the government for a fee.
Interest groups function by:
influencing public policy through lobbying and advocacy
organizing social events for members
providing financial support to political candidates
creating public awareness through media campaigns
What is an amicus curiae brief?
A legal document submitted by someone not a party to the case, offering information or expertise.
A brief submitted by the defendant in a court case.
A type of legal document used exclusively in criminal cases.
A brief submitted by the plaintiff in a court case.
What is an iron triangle?
A type of geometric shape
A relationship between bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyists
A type of metal alloy
A type of military strategy
Identify direct and indirect lobbying tactics.
Direct lobbying involves direct interaction with lawmakers, while indirect lobbying focuses on influencing public opinion to affect lawmakers.
Direct lobbying focuses on influencing public opinion to affect lawmakers, while indirect lobbying involves direct interaction with lawmakers.
Both direct and indirect lobbying involve direct interaction with lawmakers.
Both direct and indirect lobbying focus on influencing public opinion to affect lawmakers.
Direct lobbying tactics are successful because:
they involve direct interaction with policymakers.
they rely on public opinion.
they are less expensive than other tactics.
they are conducted through social media.
What is grassroots lobbying?
A method of influencing legislation by mobilizing the general public
A type of lobbying done by professional lobbyists
A strategy used by corporations to influence government policy
A form of direct communication with legislators
What amendment freed enslaved peoples?
14th
13th
15th
19th
What amendment granted citizenship to formerly enslaved African Americans?
14th
13th
15th
19th
