Question 1

What is the primary goal behind the implementation of new restrictive voting laws by states?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal often cited for the implementation of new restrictive voting laws by states is to reduce voter fraud, although the extent and impact of voter fraud are subjects of debate.

Question 2

In the context of economic status and occupation influencing public opinions, business managers are most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Business managers are likely to favor tax laws helpful to businesses to potentially increase profits and reduce costs. They may also support government spending in their business area if it benefits their specific industry. They may be less likely to prioritize government assistance programs or aid to the needy, as their occupation and economic status may lead them to prioritize the interests of their business over social causes.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of the relationship between religious and ethnic background and voter attitudes?

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, Jewish voters are strongly Democratic, regardless of whether they attend services. The other options are incorrect. A is not necessarily true as it depends on the frequency of church attendance. C is not backed up by any information. D is incorrect as African Americans are typically strongly Democratic. E is also incorrect as Muslims in the US tend to lean Democratic.

Question 4

Which of the following was used to discourage the African Americans and the poor whites from voting?

Accepted Answer

The poll tax was used in many states to discourage African Americans and poor whites from voting by requiring them to pay a fee in order to vote. This was a form of voter suppression, as many individuals could not afford to pay the tax and were therefore excluded from participating in the democratic process. The other options listed were not used in the same way to discourage these groups from voting.

Question 5

In the state of Oregon, all elections, including presidential elections, are conducted exclusively:

Accepted Answer

In the state of Oregon, all elections are conducted by mail. This means that eligible voters receive a ballot in the mail, which they can fill out and return by mail. There are no polling places or in-person voting options. This system is often referred to as a vote-by-mail or vote-at-home system.

Question 6

Which of the following is true of Sunday early voting in North Carolina that has been eliminated?

Accepted Answer

The practice of Sunday early voting in North Carolina, often referred to as "Souls to the Polls," involves church congregations marching as a group to polling places after Sunday services.

Question 7

Polling firms respond to the difficulties of obtaining a body of respondents that truly reflects the population at large by:

Accepted Answer

Weighting the responses of various groups is the best choice because it adjusts for any imbalances in the sample by giving more weight to underrepresented groups and less weight to overrepresented groups. This helps to produce a more accurate representation of the population as a whole.

Question 8

Which of the following voting advantages was given to the residents of the District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

The advantage given to the residents of the District of Columbia was that they could register up to or even on voting day.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the Help America Vote Act passed by Congress in 2002?

Accepted Answer

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 provided funds to states to upgrade their voting systems, including purchasing new electronic voting equipment, to improve the administration of elections.

Question 10

_____ were used in many southern states to limit the participation of African Americans in elections.

Accepted Answer

Literacy tests were used in many southern states as a way to prevent African Americans from voting. These tests would require prospective voters to read and interpret difficult texts, answer obscure questions, or recite parts of legislation. While white individuals were often exempted from these tests or given lenient grading, African Americans were frequently subject to impossible standards or even further obstacles to participation.

Question 11

The reintroduction of electronic machines in many states in 2012 can be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reintroduction of electronic machines in many...

Question 12

Which of the following amendments gave residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote for president and vice president?

Accepted Answer

The Twenty-third Amendment, ratified in 1961, gave residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote for president and vice president. Prior to this amendment, D.C. residents were unable to participate in presidential elections.

Question 13

Which of the following was a benefit of early voting at polling places that was demonstrated in the 2012 elections?

Accepted Answer

Early voting at polling places allowed election workers to ensure that all systems were functioning properly before the main Election Day, reducing the risk of technical issues.

Question 14

James, who has been critically ill for over a month, wants to cast his vote during the upcoming midterm elections. Since his health will not permit him to go to the polling place on Election Day, he can make use of the _____ facility to cast his vote.

Accepted Answer

James can use an absentee ballot to cast his vote since he is unable to physically go to the polling place on Election Day. This allows him to vote from a different location, such as his hospital bed, or submit the ballot before Election Day through the mail or in person at a designated location. The other answer choices (alternative, cardinal, ancestral, and grandfather clause) are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 15

According to a Pew Research Center survey, which of the following is one of the reasons for low voter turnout?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a Pew Research Center survey,...

Question 16

Which of the following is the most accurate way of gauging overall public opinion between elections?

Accepted Answer

Public opinion polls are the most accurate way of gauging overall public opinion between elections as they involve a scientific approach, random sampling, and standardized questions. They provide a representative sample of the population and allow for a margin of error to be calculated. Public opinion tweets, direct mails, and phone calls are not representative of the entire population and can be biased towards certain demographics or groups. Public opinion strategies are a form of consultation or advice for politicians or businesses and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of the general public.

Question 17

Opinion leaders are:

Accepted Answer

Opinion leaders can come from any field or community and are recognized for their expertise or charisma, which enables them to influence the opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of others. They can be celebrities, industry experts, community leaders, and even ordinary people who are highly respected by their peers. Therefore, option A is the best choice as it encompasses a broad range of individuals who can become opinion leaders. The other options are too restrictive and exclude many potential opinion leaders.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of voting requirements for voters in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Voters must be citizens of the United States to participate in elections, as per the legal requirements across the country. The age requirement is 18, not 21, and there is no requirement for noncitizens to obtain presidential permission to vote, as they are not allowed to vote in federal elections. Residency requirements vary by state but are not universally set at sixty days. Additionally, there is no universal requirement for a medical certificate to be exempted from voting.

Question 19

The true result of a public opinion poll:

Accepted Answer

A public opinion poll result is not a single figure, but rather a range of probabilities. This is because the sample of respondents is just a subset of the entire population, and there is always some degree of uncertainty in estimating how the larger population will respond. The result is typically reported as a margin of error, which gives a range within which the true population value is likely to fall.

Question 20

Luthansa, a developing city in the southern part of Curbhan, was recently hit by a massive earthquake that killed many people and left many others homeless. The country's government requested Henry Joe, a retired army official who is now a politician, to help raise funds to revive the city. The government chose Henry Joe due to his popularity among the citizens of the country. In this case, Henry Joe is a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

Henry Joe is considered an opinion leader because of his popularity and influence among the citizens of the country.

Quiz 8: Public Opinion and Voting