POSC 1010 PHILLIPS CLEMSON
FINAL EXAM CORRECT 100%
political socialization - ANSWERIn American public schools, children are frequently
taught the values of freedom, liberty, and democracy. This is an example of
a leading question - ANSWERA survey question that leads respondents toward a
particular answer is an example of
Candidates are increasingly using social networking sites and the internet to reach out
to voters and constituents. - ANSWERAs discussed in lecture, Americans are
increasingly getting their news and information from social media. Those under age fifty
in particular receive a large share of their news from the internet. Which of the following
statements represents a potential effect of this tendency?
a regulation that required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on important
issues. - ANSWERThe Fairness Doctrine, abolished in 1987, was
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) -
ANSWERLabor unions are an important type of interest groups. Which of the following
is an example of a labor union?
a social movement. - ANSWERThe gay liberation movement of the late 1960s and 70s
is an example of
D. All of the above - ANSWERIn a two-party system, why might minor-party candidates
struggle to gain traction?
a. Difficulty raising funds
b. Limited coverage in the mass media
c. Winner-takes-all electoral systems
d. All the above
Ticket splitting - ANSWERWhich term refers to the practice of voting for candidates of
different parties for various offices in the same election cycle?
Candidates' ability to appeal to voters can outweigh the importance of experience and
issue positions. - ANSWERWhich of the following is a result of candidate-centered
campaigns in the United States?
false - ANSWERFederal law prohibits companies from making campaign contributions
in federal elections.
fish and wildlife services - ANSWERagency responsible for ruling out transporting
walruses
, Roger Sherman - ANSWERAmerican Revolutionary leader and signer of the
Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States
Constitution (1721-1793)
Federalist No. 10 - ANSWERAn essay composed by James Madison which argues that
liberty is safest in a large republic because many interests (factions) exist. Such
diversity makes tyranny by the majority more difficult since ruling coalitions will always
be unstable.
Federalist No. 68 - ANSWERWritten by Alexander Hamilton. Why the Electoral College
is good/how to elect the executive
Political socialization - ANSWERThe process by which we develop our political
attitudes, opinions, and beliefs.
how political culture is comminicated amongst people
what are agents of socialization - ANSWERfamily
friends
work
schools
groups and clubs
political parties
mass media
religious organizations
major events
ideology
inconsistent ideology
origins of political opinion - ANSWERattitudes
ideologies
partisanship
background
Attitudes - ANSWER- combines feelings, beliefs, and thoughts
- opinions are expressions of underlying attitudes
- opinions expressed
- what public opinion measures
Ideologies - ANSWER- attitudes and core connected forms of human values/beliefs
- structured sets of political attitudes
- connects attitudes to general principles (promoting consistency)
- reflects core values
- major US ideological labels: conservative and liberal
FINAL EXAM CORRECT 100%
political socialization - ANSWERIn American public schools, children are frequently
taught the values of freedom, liberty, and democracy. This is an example of
a leading question - ANSWERA survey question that leads respondents toward a
particular answer is an example of
Candidates are increasingly using social networking sites and the internet to reach out
to voters and constituents. - ANSWERAs discussed in lecture, Americans are
increasingly getting their news and information from social media. Those under age fifty
in particular receive a large share of their news from the internet. Which of the following
statements represents a potential effect of this tendency?
a regulation that required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on important
issues. - ANSWERThe Fairness Doctrine, abolished in 1987, was
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) -
ANSWERLabor unions are an important type of interest groups. Which of the following
is an example of a labor union?
a social movement. - ANSWERThe gay liberation movement of the late 1960s and 70s
is an example of
D. All of the above - ANSWERIn a two-party system, why might minor-party candidates
struggle to gain traction?
a. Difficulty raising funds
b. Limited coverage in the mass media
c. Winner-takes-all electoral systems
d. All the above
Ticket splitting - ANSWERWhich term refers to the practice of voting for candidates of
different parties for various offices in the same election cycle?
Candidates' ability to appeal to voters can outweigh the importance of experience and
issue positions. - ANSWERWhich of the following is a result of candidate-centered
campaigns in the United States?
false - ANSWERFederal law prohibits companies from making campaign contributions
in federal elections.
fish and wildlife services - ANSWERagency responsible for ruling out transporting
walruses
, Roger Sherman - ANSWERAmerican Revolutionary leader and signer of the
Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation and the United States
Constitution (1721-1793)
Federalist No. 10 - ANSWERAn essay composed by James Madison which argues that
liberty is safest in a large republic because many interests (factions) exist. Such
diversity makes tyranny by the majority more difficult since ruling coalitions will always
be unstable.
Federalist No. 68 - ANSWERWritten by Alexander Hamilton. Why the Electoral College
is good/how to elect the executive
Political socialization - ANSWERThe process by which we develop our political
attitudes, opinions, and beliefs.
how political culture is comminicated amongst people
what are agents of socialization - ANSWERfamily
friends
work
schools
groups and clubs
political parties
mass media
religious organizations
major events
ideology
inconsistent ideology
origins of political opinion - ANSWERattitudes
ideologies
partisanship
background
Attitudes - ANSWER- combines feelings, beliefs, and thoughts
- opinions are expressions of underlying attitudes
- opinions expressed
- what public opinion measures
Ideologies - ANSWER- attitudes and core connected forms of human values/beliefs
- structured sets of political attitudes
- connects attitudes to general principles (promoting consistency)
- reflects core values
- major US ideological labels: conservative and liberal
