Chapter 6,7,8 Test Review Flashcards
what is the primary method for using public opinion
public opinion polls
which is not a primary political socialization agent
church
what term is considered a secondary political socialization agent
party identification
which group is considered a secondary political socialization agent?
schools
what can cause inaccuracies in public opinion polls
poorly worded questions
which of the following is a reason for the lower voter turnout in the United States compared to European democracies
registration requirements
what does the motor voter law aim to address
making it easier to register to vote
how does the frequency of elections in the United States affect voter turnout
it depresses turnout due to voter fatigue
why was the monetary requirement for a voter id card struck down by a federal judge
it was considered discriminatory
which group is most likely to be disenfranchised by voter id laws?
poor, elderly, and minorities
what factor is not mentioned as influencing whether Americans vote?
income
which of the following is a conventional form of political participation other than voting
political protests
what is a political negative effect of virtual participation in politics
political polarization
what is a characteristics of social movements
they express opposition and work for change
which socioeconomic group is least likely to participate politically
lower-income Americans
how do frequent elections in the United States compare to those in Europe
US elections are less frequent and staggered
what does civic duty refer to in the context of voting
a personal belief in the importance of voting
what was a reason given for requiring government-issued photo IDs for voting
to prevent widespread voting fraud
what effect does individualism have on political participation
it diminishes political participation
