Question 1

Which of these events is a strong example of the generational effect on the oldest Americans?

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A)   Great Depression
B)   September 11, 2001
C)   the Vietnam War
D)   the Civil War
E)   the Persian Gulf WarF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which youth cohort, out of the following groups, is the most likely to have engaged in political protests?

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A)   whites
B)   African Americans
C)   Native Americans
D)   Latinos
E)   Asian AmericansF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

When are children in the United States first exposed to socialization by being encouraged to believe in democracy and express patriotism?

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A)   preschool and daycare
B)   kindergarten
C)   elementary school
D)   middle school
E)   high schoolF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Women are more likely to vote than men in every age group EXCEPT

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A)   those under 25.
B)   those aged 25-34.
C)   those aged 35-44.
D)   those aged 45-54.
E)   those over 55.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Sixty percent of all ________ are registered Democrats.

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A)   whites
B)   African Americans
C)   Native Americans
D)   Latinos
E)   Asian AmericansF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Public polls and voting behavior indicate that men and women have ________ views on many issues.

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A)   largely identical
B)   very similar
C)   somewhat similar
D)   somewhat different
E)   very differentF) B) and C)
G) All of the above E

Question 7

Generational effects tend to be felt most strongly by which group?

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A)   old people
B)   women
C)   young people
D)   men
E)   LatinosF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Identify the role geographic region plays in forming public opinion.

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Question 9

Since 2008, which of the following issues has been identified by respondents as the "most important problem" facing the country?

Accepted Answer

A)   jobs
B)   the housing market
C)   the economy
D)   foreign wars
E)   the threat of terrorismF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which presidential election first revealed the existence of the gender gap?

Accepted Answer

A)   1968
B)   1976
C)   1980
D)   1984
E)   1992F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Identify the two main influences of political socialization that we experience from early childhood.

Accepted Answer

Historically, social scientists have identified the family and school as the two major influences on political socialization. Our families teach us that it is-or is not-valuable to be an informed citizen, and they coach us in civic participation. Schools influence our political socialization by teaching us shared cultural values. Both family and schools establish within us our foundations of political and civic awareness.

Question 12

Which was the only presidential election in which the Gallup poll erred badly?

Accepted Answer

A)   1928 Hoover-Smith
B)   1936 Roosevelt-Landon
C)   1948 Truman-Dewey
D)   1964 Johnson-Goldwater
E)   2000 Bush-GoreF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Define quota sampling, and explain its uses.

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Question 14

Which region has the largest population of those without a religious affiliation, compared to other regions in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   the West
B)   the major cities
C)   the South
D)   the Midwest
E)   the NortheastF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Among the important regional differences in political outlook in the United States is that between

Accepted Answer

A)   the Northeast and the South.
B)   the Northeast and the West.
C)   the Midwest and the West.
D)   the South and the Midwest.
E)   the South and the West.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

What is the first thing someone who is conducting a poll needs to do?

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A)   construct unbiased questions
B)   determine a target population
C)   select a sample
D)   pick a survey measurement instrument
E)   group participants by ideologyF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

The increased priority among average Americans for health care reform demonstrates the prominent role that the ________ plays in shaping Americans' views.

Accepted Answer

A)   speaker of the House
B)   House majority leader
C)   House minority leader
D)   president
E)   vice presidentF) B) and E)
G) A) and D) D

Question 18

Discuss the ways in which the media act as an agent of political socialization.

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As ever-present fixtures in our daily li...

Question 19

The recent decline in trust in the institution of the presidency is closely related to

Accepted Answer

A)   anxiety over the direction of America's foreign policy.
B)   concerns over whether the executive branch can be a force for positive change.
C)   worries over government corruption and waste.
D)   public approval of individual presidents.
E)   public perceptions of America's economic health.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a way in which the media contributes to political socialization of Americans?

Accepted Answer

A)   The media aid in shaping societal norms.
B)   The media help determine the national agenda.
C)   The media educate the public about policy issues.
D)   The media play a stronger role than any other agent of socialization.
E)   The media can skew people's perception of public policy priorities.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 6: Political Socialization and Public Opinion

Which of these events is a strong example of the generational effect on the oldest Americans?

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Which youth cohort, out of the following groups, is the most likely to have engaged in political protests?

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When are children in the United States first exposed to socialization by being encouraged to believe in democracy and express patriotism?

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Women are more likely to vote than men in every age group EXCEPT

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Sixty percent of all ________ are registered Democrats.

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Public polls and voting behavior indicate that men and women have ________ views on many issues.

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Generational effects tend to be felt most strongly by which group?

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Identify the role geographic region plays in forming public opinion.

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Since 2008, which of the following issues has been identified by respondents as the "most important problem" facing the country?

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Which presidential election first revealed the existence of the gender gap?

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Identify the two main influences of political socialization that we experience from early childhood.

Which was the only presidential election in which the Gallup poll erred badly?

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Define quota sampling, and explain its uses.

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Which region has the largest population of those without a religious affiliation, compared to other regions in the United States?

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The increased priority among average Americans for health care reform demonstrates the prominent role that the ________ plays in shaping Americans' views.

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Discuss the ways in which the media act as an agent of political socialization.

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Women are more likely to vote than men in every age group EXCEPT

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Which presidential election first revealed the existence of the gender gap?

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Define quota sampling, and explain its uses.

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