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POLS 1101
Chapter 6 Quiz
2/26/2023
1.
A political ideology is best defined as:
the specific preferences individuals contemplate while discussing an issue
the basic principles that shape particular attitudes
a cohesive set of beliefs that form a general philosophy about the government
the concrete interests that people try to defend through public policy
the various attitudes that citizens possess toward political issues, events, and people
2.
The term
gender gap
refers to:
differences in political opinions between men and women
differences in education and income levels for men and women
differing levels of political participation between the genders
differences in fundamental political values held by men and women
differences in the amount of attention elected officials give to men and women in their campaign speeches
3.
The process by which underlying political values are formed is known as:
political socialization
ideological education
brainwashing
value enhancing
attitudinal evolution
4.
Liberalism and conservatism are good examples of:
public opinions
political attitudes
political ideologies
political interests
political preferences
5.
A liberal would most likely support:
an expansion in governmental social services
an increase in the federal military budget
prayer in the public schools
a ban on abortions
a reduction in foreign aid for poor
countries
6.
Conservatives are more likely than liberals to support:
government regulation of business
abortion rights
school prayer
the expansion of government activity
gay rights
7.
Families, social groups, and schools are important institutions where people are politically socialized.
True
False
POLS 1101
Chapter 6 Quiz
2/26/2023
8.
In public opinion surveys, a sample of the total population:
must be at least 50 percent of the targeted population
need be only 25 percent of the targeted population
need be only 10 percent of the targeted population
must be representative in that the views of those in the sample must accurately and proportionately reflect the views of the whole population
must be based on all the registered voters in the targeted population
9.
Levels of education have not been shown to affect one’s political opinions.
True
False
10.
A survey of 1,000 people can be effective for measuring the opinions of all Americans.
True
False
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