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

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