POLI 2051 – 12 Exam Questions on Political Participation, Voter Behavior & Public Opinion – Louisiana State University

This document provides 12 solved exam questions with verified answers from Exam 2 of POLI 2051 (American Government) at Louisiana State University, based on the 2025/2026 academic cycle. It focuses on critical themes within American politics, particularly political participation, voter behavior, public opinion, and ideological tendencies. Students will explore topics such as the “paradox of mass politics”, as identified by Russell Neuman, and how factors like age, income, education, race, and gender influence civic engagement and electoral outcomes. Questions also address the impact of youth voter turnout, partisan preferences among demographic groups, and the effects of unconventional political participation (e.g., sit-ins). Concepts like random sampling, polling accuracy, and historical polling failures (e.g., the 1936 Literary Digest poll) are used to illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of public opinion measurement. This exam set is especially useful for: – Students studying political science, American government, public policy, or sociology – Learners preparing for exams or quizzes in introductory U.S. politics courses – Anyone interested in understanding how citizen engagement and sociopolitical factors shape American democracy Keywords: POLI 2051, political science, American government, voter turnout, public opinion, political participation, paradox of mass politics, polling, demographic behavior, conservative politics, liberalism, Democratic voters, sit-ins, political engagement, race and politics, age and voting, women voters, education and participation, polling errors, civic behavior