Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2019 » Quiz 7

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Question #1
Agents of political socialization may include which of the following?
A.   Educational background
B.   Friends and family
C.   Social class
D.   All of these
E.   News media
F.   Religion
Question #2
Public opinion about American institutions is measured in public approval ratings rather than in questions of choice between positions or candidates. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
The purpose of a poll is to identify how a population feels about an issue or candidate. Many polling companies and news outlets use statisticians and social scientists to design accurate and scientific polls and to reduce errors. 
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #4
When citizens change their sources of information, their opinions usually remain unchanged. The influence of elites and workplaces, life experiences, and state political culture can do little to change our opinions.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Socialization gives us the information necessary to understand our political system and make decisions
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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