Question 1

A theory of government that claims that politics is a competition among groups for power and resources, and that minority groups have an equal opportunity and ability to compete for those power and resources is called:

Accepted Answer

The theory of pluralism holds that politics is a competition among groups for power and resources, and that minority groups have an equal opportunity and ability to compete for those power and resources. This is in contrast to majoritarianism, which holds that the majority should have the most power and influence in government. Liberalism and conservatism are broader political ideologies and do not necessarily align with either pluralism or majoritarianism.

Question 2

The theory of pluralism is most closely tied to which of the following?

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Pluralism is most closely tied to Federalist No. 10, which discusses the need for a system that allows for multiple factions and interests to compete and prevents any one group from dominating. The essay argues that this will lead to a more stable and representative government.

Question 3

One of the main concepts that is essential in Michael Dawson's Black Utility Heuristic (1994) is:

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The Black Utility Heuristic emphasizes the importance of linked fate, which refers to the idea that Black people perceive their individual well-being as closely tied to the well-being of their racial group as a whole. This concept guides Black voters to consider the potential impact of their voting decisions on the Black community, even if it may not directly benefit themselves as individuals.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a direct aspect of political attitudes and participation?

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Socioeconomic status is not a direct aspect of political attitudes and participation.

Question 5

Which group has historically had the highest levels of feelings of linked fate?

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African Americans have historically had the highest levels of feelings of linked fate. This is because they have a shared history of oppression, discrimination, and struggle against racism, which has led to a collective sense of identity and a shared political agenda. Linked fate refers to the perception that one's own fate is tied to the fate of one's group, and African Americans are more likely to hold this view due to their history and experiences.

Question 6

Which group has been least likely to indicate that they have experiences discrimination based on their racial or ethnic background?

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Cuban Americans have been found to be the group least likely to report experiences of discrimination. This is likely due to their relative socioeconomic success compared to other Hispanic groups, as well as the fact that many Cuban Americans arrived in the US as political refugees rather than economic migrants.

Question 7

On average, _______________ people within individual ethnic groups (e.g. Chinese-, Vietnamese-, Japanese-Americans) perceive linked fate with other Asian Americans.

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Research indicates that less than half of individuals within specific ethnic groups perceive a linked fate with other Asian Americans, suggesting a more nuanced and diverse set of identities and experiences within the broader Asian American community.

Question 8

Political ideology is generally defined as a scale from:

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Political ideology is generally defined as a scale from liberal to conservative. This scale represents where an individual stands on issues such as the role of government, social issues, and economic policies. Liberals tend to support more government involvement in social and economic issues, while conservatives tend to support limited government involvement and more individual freedoms. This distinction is used to understand and describe political views and positions.

Question 9

Based on 2008 American National Election Study data, older African Americans were ___________ than younger African Americans to identify themselves as liberal.

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Question 10

Which of the following best characterizes American Indian ideology in terms of a liberal-to-conservative scale?

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American Indian political and ideological beliefs are diverse, reflecting a wide range of perspectives. This diversity means that American Indians, as a group, are relatively evenly distributed across the liberal-to-conservative scale, rather than predominantly aligning with one ideological extreme.

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the political ideological leanings of Asian Americans, Latinos, and African Americans?

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Question 12

In terms of the traditional exit polling data in the 2016 election, which of the following is accurate in the context of Latinos and Asian Americans?

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The traditional exit polling data for Latinos and Asian Americans in the 2016 election is highly inaccurate due to the small sample sizes and methodology. It is therefore difficult to draw accurate conclusions about the ideas and preferences of these groups based on this data.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes, on average, the partisan leanings of Asian Americans, Latinos, and African Americans?

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On average, Asian Americans, Latinos, and African Americans tend to lean Democrat, according to various studies and surveys.

Question 14

Which of these groups is most strongly tied to the Democratic Party?

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African Americans have historically been the most loyal voting bloc for the Democratic Party, with support rates for Democratic presidential candidates consistently above 85%.

Question 15

Which of the following is important in the context of pluralist theory?

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Pluralist theory emphasizes the role of diverse and competing interest groups in shaping public policy and democracy, highlighting the importance of interest group activity.

Question 16

Why is it important to use conceptual/theoretical frameworks in empirical examinations of racial and ethnic politics?

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Question 17

Define group identity/group cohesion and indicate the degree to which this exists for African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans.

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Question 18

Define linked fate and indicate its role in the Black Utility Heuristic.

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Question 19

What is the relationship between ideology and partisanship, according to standard political science research? Does this relationship hold when examining racial and ethnic minority groups? (If not, why?)

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Question 20

Indicate three ways in which issues concerning racial and ethnic minorities appeared in the 2016 presidential election.

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