Chapter 5

Question 1

Public Opinion

Answer 1

The distribution of the population’s beliefs about politics and policy issues.

Question 2

Elites

Answer 2

Individuals or groups with a disproportionate amount of political power.

Question 3

Focus Group

Answer 3

A small, diverse group of people whose reactions are studied to gauge public opinion.

Question 4

Exit Poll

Answer 4

A survey conducted as voters leave the polling place to predict the outcome of the election.

Question 5

Salience of Opinion

Answer 5

Refers to how important an issue is to a person.

Question 6

Push Poll

Answer 6

A type of poll designed to influence or sway respondents’ answers by the wording of the question.

Question 7

Political Socialization

Answer 7

The process by which individuals develop their political beliefs and values.

Question 8

Partisan Polarization

Answer 8

The growing ideological gap between political parties.

Question 9

“Rally Around the Flag” Phenomenon:

Answer 9

Increased public support for political leaders during times of national crisis

Question 10

Literary Digest Poll in 1936

Answer 10

A famous poll that incorrectly predicted the winner of the presidential election due to a non-random sample.