real gov quiz (unit 2/3)

Question 1

principle that the law applies to everyone, even those who govern

Answer 1

rule of law

Question 2

government structure in which actions are limited by law

Answer 2

limited government

Question 3

the idea that each person is guaranteed the same chance to succeed in life

Answer 3

equality of opportunity

Question 4

an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control

Answer 4

free enterprise

Question 5

freedoms to think and act without government interference or fear of unfair legal treatment

Answer 5

civil liberties

Question 6

a system in which power is divided between the federal and state governments

Answer 6

federalism

Question 7

the process where people gain their political beliefs

Answer 7

political socialization

Question 8

children will pick up on their parents political ideologies most of the time without a clear reason. most young people with vote with their parents beliefs, often in an informal setting

Answer 8

political socialization: family

Question 9

forms of mass media are influencing individuals. internet could lead to issues of credibility, and there has been an increase in recent years, but there is less news through tv and newspapers (more through social media)

Answer 9

political socialization: media

Question 10

educates people so they are more likely to vote. helps promote national unity. the pledge of allegiance helps individuals to support the country’s political system, can also be used to spread propaganda

Answer 10

political socialization: school

Question 11

how do women tend to vote?

Answer 11

women tend to vote more democratic than men because they tend to vote for more peaceful options. however, married women will sometimes vote republican.

Question 12

how do men tend to vote?

Answer 12

men tend to vote more republican since they believe in harsher punishments and are more fiscally conservative

Question 13

how do young people tend to vote?

Answer 13

although they have the smallest turnout, young voters are self described liberals

Question 14

how do senior citizens tend to vote?

Answer 14

senior citizens have the highest turnout and tend to vote republican

Question 15

how do african-americans tend to vote?

Answer 15

african-americans started to vote democratic during and after presidents Truman, Johnson, and Obama since they tend to have a less favorable view of the criminal justice system than white people

Question 16

how do hispanics tend to vote?

Answer 16

latinos vote democratically because of issues like urban, minority, and labor issues. cuban americans tend to side with republicans. most hispanics tend to vote democratic since they favor immigration.

Question 17

how do asian-americans tend to vote

Answer 17

asian-americans tend to vote republican even though they are concerned about things like civil libertie and equal protection, although in 2021, around 73% of asian-americans voted for obama

Question 18

how do evangelicals tend to vote?

Answer 18

evangelicals hold conservative beliefs and tend to vote republican

Question 19

how do catholics tend to vote?

Answer 19

most catholics vote democratic but their is not a huge majority, they tend to vote based off papal degrees

Question 20

how do jewish people tend to vote?

Answer 20

jewish people tend to vote democratic with their concerns about power of the state infringements on civil liberties

Question 21

how do CEOs and business leaders tend to vote?

Answer 21

CEO’s and business leaders tend to vote more republican since it will help them make more money

Question 22

how does the average worker vote?

Answer 22

the average worker tends to vote witht heir union (typically democratic), but it can fluctuate

Question 23

the most considerate sype of voting. the voter takes their time to consider all options and makes an educated decision based on their beliefs

Answer 23

rational choice voting

Question 24

the voter takes a look at the candidate’s history and makes a decision based on the candidate’s achievements and shortcomings

Answer 24

retrospective voting

Question 25

voters consider what the candidates will be doing if they are in office

Answer 25

prospective voting