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Which of the following correctly describes conservative and liberal positions on social issues?
Conservative: poverty can best be solved through private charity. Liberal: Government programs are needed to help fight poverty.
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of limited government?
The powers of the U.S. government are described within the Constitution.
A candidate running for office is economically conservative, but socially liberal. The candidate is most associated with which political ideology below?
Libertarian
In which of the following situations would public opinion polls most likely affect the way a member of the House of Representatives from New York votes on legislation?
A public opinion poll in the member's New York district indicates that voters oppose the legislation.
Which of the following correctly describes fiscal and monetary policies that would be most effective at decreasing unemployment?
fiscal: decrease income tax rate. monetary: increase money supply.
Which of the following correctly matches each political ideology with its position on the extent to which the government should be involved in markets?
Conservative: more limited. Liberal: more active. Libertarian: more limited.
Which of the following historical political quotes would someone with a liberal ideology most likely favor?
"It should be easier to bargain collectively. That's not only fair, it makes workers more productive, it strengthens our economy."
Which of the following scenarios best represents how individuals are able to harness the media to impact public policy?
Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students held a rally to gather attention and call for change in gun policy
Which of the following best describes a role of the family in the process of political socialization?
Children generally share party identification from their parents.
Which of the following represents a common libertarian viewpoint on recreational marijuana usage?
It should not be the federal government's business if someone wants to use marijuana
Which of the following best represents a typical liberal viewpoint on the right to privacy?
The right to privacy is implied in the Constitution and should be protected from birth control to cellphones.
You favor capitalism, new legislation on gun control, Medicare for All, and world-wide action to stop climate change. You are most likely a..
Democrat
Which of the following is the most accurate statement about the effect of survey questions on the efficacy of the survey ?
Questions must be carefully worded to avoid bias in order to achieve survey results that accurately represent public opinion.
Cultural globalization is best defined as
the process by which ideas, norms and values are transmitted across national and regional borders.
Which of the following would be favored by members of Congress who believe that Keynesian economic policies are most effective in combating an economic recession?
A tax bill that cuts all personal federal income tax rates by 4%
Prayer in school has been contentious in the courtroom and in the political realm. Many citizens and politicians have called for federal protection of school prayer through constitutional amendments or reversal of precedent. Which ideology tends to believe strongly in protection of the right to school prayer?
Conservative
Which of the following correctly identifies the positions on social issues that are typically taken by those with liberal and conservative political ideologies?
liberal: Healthcare is a basic right that should be supported by the government. conservative: Government-run healthcare programs lead to increased inefficiency.
Which of the following more accurately identifies Democratic and Republican positions on specific issues?
Democratic: New civil rights legislation to protect the LGBTQ community. Republican: Decreasing prosecutions brought by the Office of Civil Rights
Which of the following scenarios best describes the process of political socialization?
An individual's political views are influenced by his religious beliefs regarding social justice.
Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of brushfire and exit polls?
Brushfire poll: To test the effect of a campaign's messaging. Exit Poll: To gain an early indication of who won an election
Which of the following characteristics best suggests that a public opinion poll is scientific and reasonably accurate?
The poll revealed a sampling error of +/- 5%.
Which of the following correctly identifies a fiscal policy and a monetary policy that would be used to combat inflation?
fiscal policy: Decrease government spending
Monetary policy: Increase interest rates
Which of the following best describes an example of horse race journalism?
The media provides daily updates on the polling numbers of the two major party presidential candidates.
Which of the following correctly describes roles played by the media and interest groups in the political process?
Media: Provides the public with information about government activity.
Interest groups: Educates the public about specific policy issues
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