AP Gov Unit 4

What is political socialization?

• The process by which we develop our political beliefs.

• The process by which we learn how to participate in the political process.

• The process by which an electoral candidate is vetted and prepared for a campaign.

• A methodology for measuring public opinion.

All of the following affect political socialization EXCEPT

• Family

• School

• Geographic location

• Peers

The most common factor affecting political socialization is..

• Media

• Peers

• Social environments

• Family

Which of the following best describes generational differences in political ideology?

• Issue networks shift over time

• Younger Americans are more influenced by family members

• Older Americans are less influenced by social media

• Major political events can shift political ideology

Which of the following is most important in achieving accurate poll results?

• Conducting polls online instead of in person.

• Using a random, representative sample.

• Only polling Americans who live in red states.

• Avoiding open ended questions.

Which of the following polling methods would achieve the most reliable results?

• Polling respondents by telephone only

• Polling respondents online only

• Using a combination of telephone, online, and in person polling.

• Polling respondents in person in a variety of locations.

Which of the following is true of polling questions?

• Questions have the ability to sway respondents and thus should be as neutral as possible.

• The wording of questions is not as important as the order of the questions that are asked.

• The wording of questions is not as important as the medium used for the poll (online, telephone, etc.)

• Polling questions should provide context in as much detail as possible to inform respondents about the options.

Which of the following statements is true of entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare?

• Entitlement programs are popular among liberals.

• Entitlement programs are popular among conservatives.

• Entitlement programs are popular among a wide variety of voters.

• Entitlement programs are popular among senior citizens.

Which of the following is an accurate example of a conservative viewpoint?

• The government should limit its spending, especially on defense programs.

• The government should take as limited a role in private life as possible.

• The government should limit its intervention in the free market.

• The government should increase its spending, except for defense programs.

Who sets monetary policy in the US?

• State governors.

• The Bureau for Economic Policy.

• Congress

• The Federal Reserve