Political Science 101- Introduction to American Politics » Spring 2021 » Chapter 6 Video Quiz

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Question #1
Watch the news clip to answer the following questions. https://stg-util.wwnorton.com/jwplayer2/iframe.html?playerid=vid1544564009446&playertype=video&skin=default&aspectratio=16:9&stretching=uniform&file=s3.amazonaws.com/wwnorton.college.public/Political_Science/AmGov_Videos/2019/PublicOpinion.mp4&seekTime=0&videoimg=s3.amazonaws.com/wwnorton.college.public/Political_Science/AmGov_Videos/2019/PublicOpinion.jpg&showCC=1&videocaption=s3.amazonaws.com/wwnorton.college.public/Political_Science/AmGov_Videos/2019/PublicOpinion.vtt (Links to an external site.) Or click here to watch the video at ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/video/voters-vent-frustration-disappointment-washington-elected-officials-54812094 (Links to an external site.) [END VIDEO BY 2:49] What characteristic was common among the voters being interviewed in the video?
A.   Anger
B.   Race
C.   Gender
D.   Party affiliation
Question #2
According to a PEW Center survey, what percentage of American’s believe their side has been losing more often than winning in politics?
A.   Two thirds
B.   One third
C.   Half
D.   One quarter
Question #3
Which of the following statements best characterize the beliefs of the voters present in the video’s focus group?
A.   Most of the voters agreed on policy
B.   Self-identified Democrats felt that “hard-working taxpayers” were often discriminated against the most
C.   There is very little polarization between the two parties
D.   Self-identified Republicans felt that “hard-working taxpayers” were often discriminated against the most

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