Clemson POSC 1010 Exam #2 Carey EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Political Ideology - ANSWER-A set of beliefs and
values that shape an individual's or group's views on
political issues, governance, and the role of
government.
Liberalism - ANSWER-A political ideology that
emphasizes individual rights, equality, and social
justice, advocating for government action to address
social inequalities.
Conservatism - ANSWER-A political ideology that
prioritizes tradition, stability, and maintaining
established institutions, often advocating for limited
government intervention in the economy.
Public Opinion Polling - ANSWER-The process of
surveying a sample of individuals to gauge their
attitudes and opinions on various political issues,
candidates, or policies.
, Median Voter Model - ANSWER-A theory
suggesting that political candidates will position their
policies to appeal to the median voter in order to win
elections, often leading to centrist policies.
Polling Rationale - ANSWER-The reasoning behind
conducting polls, which includes understanding
public sentiment, guiding political strategy, and
informing policy decisions.
Polling Issues - ANSWER-Challenges associated
with polling, such as sampling bias, question
wording, and the timing of surveys, which can affect
the accuracy of results.
Influencers of Political Opinion - ANSWER-Factors
that shape an individual's political beliefs, including
geography, gender, ethnicity, personal experiences,
income, education, and age.
Red State/Blue State - ANSWER-Terms used to
describe states that predominantly vote for
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Political Ideology - ANSWER-A set of beliefs and
values that shape an individual's or group's views on
political issues, governance, and the role of
government.
Liberalism - ANSWER-A political ideology that
emphasizes individual rights, equality, and social
justice, advocating for government action to address
social inequalities.
Conservatism - ANSWER-A political ideology that
prioritizes tradition, stability, and maintaining
established institutions, often advocating for limited
government intervention in the economy.
Public Opinion Polling - ANSWER-The process of
surveying a sample of individuals to gauge their
attitudes and opinions on various political issues,
candidates, or policies.
, Median Voter Model - ANSWER-A theory
suggesting that political candidates will position their
policies to appeal to the median voter in order to win
elections, often leading to centrist policies.
Polling Rationale - ANSWER-The reasoning behind
conducting polls, which includes understanding
public sentiment, guiding political strategy, and
informing policy decisions.
Polling Issues - ANSWER-Challenges associated
with polling, such as sampling bias, question
wording, and the timing of surveys, which can affect
the accuracy of results.
Influencers of Political Opinion - ANSWER-Factors
that shape an individual's political beliefs, including
geography, gender, ethnicity, personal experiences,
income, education, and age.
Red State/Blue State - ANSWER-Terms used to
describe states that predominantly vote for
