A poll conducted over the Internet is of questionable accuracy because

A. The participants were not randomly selected

B. The margin of error is over +/- 3%C. The sample is biased in favor of the

more affluent D. The sample is too large E. Questions are typically not worded

clearly

A. The participants were not randomly selected

In light of the “graying of America,” which issues are likely to get attention from elected officials?

A. Deregulation of the energy industry

B. Missile defense programs C. Term limits for members of

CongressD. Patient’s Bill of RightsE. Gun control

D.patient’s Bill of Rights

Which of the following statements about political ideology in the United States is accurate?

I. Political movements on the extreme right and the extreme left have had little support.

II. People who identify themselves as conservatives always oppose laws restricting abortions.

III. Most Americans consider themselves moderate. IV. Consistency is not essential to political ideology.

A. I only B. II only C. I and III only D. II and IV only E. IV only

C.I and III only

Political socialization refers to

A. Why a person identifies with a political party

B. How an individual’s political views are developed

C. The measure of the public’s attitude on national issues

D. A person’s position on social questions such as abortion

E. The role of the government in promoting national identity

B. How an individual’s political views are developed

Data collected on the political attitudes of ethnic/racial groups show that

A. All minorities tend to take liberal positions on major policy questions

B. African Americans are shifting back to the Republican Party

C. The views of African Americans are not significantly affected by income

D. Asian American support for the Democratic Party is strong

E. Hispanic Americans are the most consistently liberal group

C. the views of African Americans are not significantly affected by income

A month before a primary election, a poll shows the following breakdown in a three-candidate race: Candidate A 45%Candidate B 32%Candidate C 23%

The margin of error is +/- 3%. What conclusions can we draw from the data about the outcome of the election?

A. Candidate A will get a majority of the votes cast.

B. Candidate C will drop out of the race because of limited support.

C. The election is too close to call because of the margin of error.

D. No conclusion can be drawn because the election is still a month away.

E. There will be a runoff between Candidate A and Candidate B

D.No conclusion can be drawn because the election is still a month away.

Women are more likely than men to favor

A. Capital punishment B. Gun control legislationC. No increase in the federal

minimum wage D. Less spending on public housing E. Abortion

B.gun control legislation

Libertarians support all of the following Except:

A. An end to tax break for large corporations B. A prescription drug plan for seniors paid

for by the federal government C. The repeal of laws restricting gun

ownershipD. The legalization of marijuana and similar

drugsE. Full exercise of freedom of speech,

including materials considered “obscene”

B.a prescription drug plan for seniors paid for by the federal government

Which of the following statements best describe the relationship between an individual’s income and attitudes

toward federal spending?

A. Lower income groups support spending for social programs.

B. There is no correlation between income and views on federal spending.

C. Economic self-interest requires wealthy Americans to back more government spending for jobs.

D. Minorities approve of higher defense spending.

E. Higher income Americans tend to support the Democratic Party.

A.Lower income groups support spending for social programs

Despite migration from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt, the South

I. Is a more conservative region than the Northeast

II. Is a stronghold for the religious right III. Remains committed to the

Democratic Party A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. III only E. II and III only

C.I and II only

The political party an individual identifies with is largely determined by

A. Mass media B. PeersC. TeachersD. ParentsE. Employers

D.Parents

A politician who advocates raising the federal minimum wage, cutting spending on new weapons systems, and increasing the budget for the Environmental

Protection Agency is considered a

A. Populist B. LiberalC. ConservativeD. RadicalE. Libertarian

B.Liberal

Polls taken during an election campaign focus on

A. Which candidate is aheadB. The views of the candidates on the

issues C. The amount of money each

candidate has raised D. The character of the candidate E. The candidates’ position on foreign

policy

A.which candidate is ahead

In recent years, occupation has become less significant in determining political attitudes because

A. Few Americans are blue collar workersB. Americans are more mobile than in the

pastC. Education is a more important factor D. Political parties do not frame issues in

term of classE. Workers adopt the views of their

unions

C.Education is a more important factor

Which of the following is NOT a conservative position?

A. Support for prayer in the public schools

B. Support for voucher plans for private schools

C. Support for increases in corporate and income taxes

D. Support for deregulation of business E. Support for limits on affirmative

action programs

C. Conservatives don’t support increases in corporate and income taxes