POSI 2310, Spring 2025 - Test 3 (Expanded)

The primary way public opinion is assessed is through:

• Analyzing election results

• Observing public protests

• Conducting polls

• Reviewing social media comments

Which agent of political socialization typically has the earliest and most significant influence on an individual's political values?

• School

• Peers

• Media

• Family

The Pew Research Center is best known for its:

• Partisan advocacy

• Campaign finance tracking

• Non-partisan public opinion polling

• Lobbying efforts

In which type of election is voter turnout generally the lowest?

• Presidential elections

• Midterm elections

• State gubernatorial elections

• Local elections

Making phone calls to potential voters on behalf of a candidate is an example of:

• Lobbying

• Campaign volunteering

• Political protesting

• Civic duty

An activist group advocating for lower corporate taxes would be classified as:

• Socially focused

• Environmentally oriented

• Economically focused

• Ideologically neutral

The term "partisan split" in American politics refers to the division between:

• Urban and rural populations

• Different socioeconomic classes

• Supporters of different political parties

• Various religious groups

Compared to writing letters to elected officials or attending political rallies, voting in the US is:

• More common

• Less common

• Equally common

• The most impactful form of participation

The media's role in informing the public about important events and developments is known as:

• Agenda-setting

• Framing

• Signaling (or Watchdog)

• Common-carrier

The decline of local news coverage can lead to:

• Increased transparency in local government

• Greater citizen awareness of national issues

• Reduced accountability of local officials

• A rise in non-partisan journalism