Exam 2 - Pretest 5 Flashcards
A sense of __________ is one motivating factor, felt by some citizens, to get involved in politics.
Duty
At what age do people seem to experience the most powerful and lasting effect from major political and social events?
In their teens and early twenties
A combination of the views, attitudes, and ideas held by individuals in a community is known as __________.
Public opinion
Where would you find the line: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that ALL Men are created equal”?
Declaration of Independence
What is TRUE about American public opinion in recent years?
It has shifted to the right
Classical liberalism, libertarianism, and neo-conservatism are examples of __________.
Political ideologies
Political socialization, the process by which citizens come to think what they do about politics, is achieved through all of the following EXCEPT ________.
Polling
What type of attachment is Larry demonstrating if he is a registered Democrat who votes for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election and volunteers his time in rallies and campaigning for the Democratic Party?
Party identification
What is the most important matter that Americans differ upon, according to the text?
Political ideology
What is the principal explicit teacher of information about politics?
The school
Which of the following best describes polling?
The process of using social science methods to get an accurate sense of the public’s view on an issue
Where do governments get their “just powers,” according to the Declaration of Independence?
From the consent of the governed
Which of the following can be said about equality?
The majority of Americans believe that the government should treat everyone as if they were equal.
What is one of the “hallmarks of democracy,” according to the textbook?
Diversity of opinion
What is NOT one of the factors that motivate people to participate in politics?
Low sense of political efficacy
