Ch.6 multiple choice Flashcards
A focus on equality and use of government as a tool for achieving that is characteristic of which ideological viewpoint?
Modern Liberalism
Non-scientific or informal surveys are referred to as
Straw Polls
Which of the following is NOT an important part of good polling practice
Public Knowledge of the issue
The aggregate of public attitudes and beliefs about politics at a particular time defines?
Public Opinoin
Of the three branches of government - for which does public opinion vary the least
Courts
“A political system where there is total control of all aspects of society, economy, military, culture and the lives of citizens is known as”
Fascism
Which of the following is NOT a key agent of socialization?
political Party
Day-to-day media coverage of candidate’s performance in the election polls is often called
Horserace Coverage
Government power is only properly exercised when based on public opinion is the idea central to?
The delegate model of politics
Which of the following is about SHAPING public opinion rather than discovering what it is
Push polls
Approval ratings for members of congress are most affected by
Domestic events
“Shared experiences, concerns and ideas are at the heart of _____ on opinion.”
Demographic effects
“A political system where there is total control of all aspects of society, economy, military, culture and the lives of citizens is known as”
Fascism
The US population is @320 million people. How many are required to be surveyed for a reliable poll of public opinion
0.00%
The role of representatives is to be a voice for the people and only to act and vote as they (the people) direct is the view of
Delegate representation
A collection of views/beliefs/values held by an individual or group regarding a topic, person, event etc at a particular point in time is known as:
Public Opinion
Zogby polls incorrectly predicted the outcome of the 2004 election – why?
Sample contained too few likely voters
The process of learning norms, values and practices through experience, other people and societal institutions is called”
Socialization
“All the ways that people gain their attitudes, values and beliefs is a working definition of?”
Socialization
“The ““Bandwagon Effect”” refers to”
How voters begin to switch to the candidate they think will win
Delegate Representation refers to the idea that
Candidates should simply and directly represent what their voters ask for
Government power is only properly exercised when based on public opinion is the idea central to?
The delegate model of politics
