Pol Sci 2010 - Introduction to Government » Fall 2022 » Module 6 Quiz

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Question #1
We can conclude from the history of polling that
A.   Polls are unreliable.
B.   Politicians loved polls when they were introduced but now have learned to distrust polls.
C.   Polls were developed for the purpose of manipulating the public.
D.   Polls are reliable only when they are timely and have been conducted using the proper procedures.
E.   Polls rarely do a good job of predicting the outcome of presidential elections.
Question #2
According to studies, Americans tend to be
A.   Knowledgeable about the political system, but not knowledgeable about issues or candidates.
B.   Very knowledgeable about politics.
C.   Not very knowledgeable about politics.
D.   Knowledgeable about issues, but not knowledgeable about office holders.
E.   Knowledgeable about office holders, but not knowledgeable about issues.
Question #3
Which relationship between sample size and sampling error is correct?
A.   Sampling error and poll size are unrelated.
B.   Sampling size and sampling error are related only if the poll contains sampling bias.
C.   The smaller the sample, the smaller the sampling error will be.
D.   The wording of the poll questions will determine sampling error.
E.   The larger the sample, the smaller the sampling error will be.
Question #4
Rational ignorance refers to 
A.   A person’s desire to vote but not to become informed.
B.   Voters realizing that they do not understand most political issues.
C.   The belief that a lack of tolerance can be acceptable under certain circumstances.
D.   The realization that politics is unimportant and has little impact on our lives and, thus, there is no need to participate.
E.   The state of being uninformed about politics because the cost in time and energy does not produce tangible or measurable results.
Question #5
Regarding the impact of the public in American national decision making, the founders wanted
A.   A system responsive to the fluctuations in public opinion.
B.   Only the social and economic elite to have a role in the new government.
C.   A system in which the public elected most officeholders.
D.   A system legitimated by the public but also protected from the possible dangers of the public’s power.
E.   Senators elected by the public and the president elected by the Senate.
Question #6
The portion of the population selected to participate in a poll is known as the
A.   Deliberative group.
B.   Sample.
C.   Public.
D.   Focus group.
E.   Population.
Question #7
Which factor affects congressional approval ratings the most?
A.   presidential actions
B.   Supreme Court actions
C.   domestic events
D.   foreign events
Question #8
How are most attitudes formed?
A.   in college, based on classes and majors
B.   in adulthood, based on life choices
C.   after college, based on finances
D.   in childhood, based on early childhood experiences
Question #9
The Bradley effect occurs when people ________.
A.   say they will vote for a candidate but then vote against him or her
B.   say they will vote in the next election but instead stay home
C.   say they will vote against a candidate because of the candidate’s race
D.   say they will vote for a candidate based on the candidate’s name
Question #10
Public opinion should matter in American politics, but realistically it does matter in American politics because
A.   Politicians and the media act as if it matters.
B.   The public votes on the basis of well-informed policy views.
C.   The public is quick to react to all policy decisions that may not serve its interests.
D.   The media is diligent in keeping the public well informed.
E.   The public pays close attention to public policy making.

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