POSC EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The type of interest group that works to secure or win benefits that benefit the public at
large or in general are known as _______ groups. - Answer- public interest
In general, it is difficult to get enough people to work towards a benefit, even if it will
benefit them directly, this is generally referred to in the text as a - Answer- collective
action problem
Receiving discounts or a coffee mug for joining or supporting an organization is referred
to as a ____________ benefit. - Answer- material
Joining or supporting a group or association because it serves a social or personal
purpose and connects you to others is known as a _______ benefit. - Answer- solidary
People not joining or supporting organizations or causes because they know or believe
that somebody else will do it for them can be referred to as a - Answer- free rider
The number of Electors in the Electoral College is determined by the - Answer- number
of members in the House of Representatives
Number of U.S. Senators
California has ______ Electoral College votes (www.270towin.com (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site.). - Answer- 55
Voters who actually vote in a presidential election constitute the __________ vote (does
not directly elect the president). - Answer- popular
The collected attitudes and opinions of people regarding issues, events, and people, is
known as - Answer- public opinion
The general influences that shape an individual's political ideas and points of view are
known as - Answer- agents of political socialization
Which of the following is NOT a socializing agent? - Answer- Federal law
100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The type of interest group that works to secure or win benefits that benefit the public at
large or in general are known as _______ groups. - Answer- public interest
In general, it is difficult to get enough people to work towards a benefit, even if it will
benefit them directly, this is generally referred to in the text as a - Answer- collective
action problem
Receiving discounts or a coffee mug for joining or supporting an organization is referred
to as a ____________ benefit. - Answer- material
Joining or supporting a group or association because it serves a social or personal
purpose and connects you to others is known as a _______ benefit. - Answer- solidary
People not joining or supporting organizations or causes because they know or believe
that somebody else will do it for them can be referred to as a - Answer- free rider
The number of Electors in the Electoral College is determined by the - Answer- number
of members in the House of Representatives
Number of U.S. Senators
California has ______ Electoral College votes (www.270towin.com (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site.). - Answer- 55
Voters who actually vote in a presidential election constitute the __________ vote (does
not directly elect the president). - Answer- popular
The collected attitudes and opinions of people regarding issues, events, and people, is
known as - Answer- public opinion
The general influences that shape an individual's political ideas and points of view are
known as - Answer- agents of political socialization
Which of the following is NOT a socializing agent? - Answer- Federal law
