POLITICAL SCIENCE CHAPTER 5 QUIZ: THINKING &
ACTING IN POLITICS.
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In addition to collecting data about public opinion, what is a function that opinion
researchers serve? - Answer: They help politicians craft messages that influence public
sentiment.
The economy is an example of a(n) _________ issue during recessions. - Answer:
Salient
Low rate of voter turnout is though to be one result of the heavy use of _________. -
Answer: Exit Polls
First-year College students tend to be _______ than graduate students. - Answer: Less
Liberal
Which of these can the news media do most easily? - Answer: Set the agenda
Which of the following is usually turn about independents? - Answer: They have left
their parents' party but do not want to identify with the opposing party.
Which ideology is most likely to support diplomacy over military action? - Answer:
Liberal
Which of the following demographic groups has low voter turnout despite being the
fastest growing minority group? - Answer: Hispanics
Which of the following issues would likely be supported by a woman? - Answer: Stricter
gun control laws
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ACTING IN POLITICS.
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In addition to collecting data about public opinion, what is a function that opinion
researchers serve? - Answer: They help politicians craft messages that influence public
sentiment.
The economy is an example of a(n) _________ issue during recessions. - Answer:
Salient
Low rate of voter turnout is though to be one result of the heavy use of _________. -
Answer: Exit Polls
First-year College students tend to be _______ than graduate students. - Answer: Less
Liberal
Which of these can the news media do most easily? - Answer: Set the agenda
Which of the following is usually turn about independents? - Answer: They have left
their parents' party but do not want to identify with the opposing party.
Which ideology is most likely to support diplomacy over military action? - Answer:
Liberal
Which of the following demographic groups has low voter turnout despite being the
fastest growing minority group? - Answer: Hispanics
Which of the following issues would likely be supported by a woman? - Answer: Stricter
gun control laws
1
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