Political Concepts Quiz

Which term describes the influence of shared political and social events on the attitudes of a particular generation?

• Generational Effects

• Lifecycle Effects

• Political Polarization

• Social Desirability Bias

Which term refers to the economic system where private businesses operate in competition and largely free of state control?

• Free Enterprise

• Outsourcing

• Globalization

• Individualism

What is the term for a poll conducted to gauge public opinion on a particular issue or candidate?

• Tracking Poll

• Benchmark Poll

• Push Poll

• Public Opinion

Which term refers to the belief in the importance of individual rights and responsibilities?

• Individualism

• Equality of Opportunity

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

What is the term for a poll taken immediately after voters have exited the polling stations?

• Exit Poll

• Tracking Poll

• Push Poll

• Benchmark Poll

Which term refers to the increasing interconnectedness of economies, cultures, and populations across the world?

• Globalization

• Outsourcing

• Free Enterprise

• Political Ideology

What is the term for a poll that is conducted at the beginning of a campaign to establish a baseline of voter opinion?

• Benchmark Poll

• Tracking Poll

• Exit Poll

• Push Poll

What is the belief in minimal government intervention in personal and economic matters, with an emphasis on personal responsibility?

• Socialism

• Liberalism

• Conservatism

• Libertarianism

What are surveys used to gauge public attitudes, opinions, and preferences on various issues and candidates called?

• Focus groups

• Interviews

• Polls

• Case studies

What is the phenomenon where political beliefs and ideologies become more extreme, leading to greater division between parties?

• Political polarization

• Political convergence

• Political moderation

• Political alignment