Question 1

Americans have become more tolerant of minority political viewpoints than they were in the 1950s.

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Question 2

Discuss the difference between the terms conservative and liberal.

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Question 3

On which of the following issues would you expect lower-income people to express more liberal views than middle-income people?

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Lower-income individuals typically have less access to healthcare and are more likely to struggle with medical expenses, so they may be more supportive of government spending for healthcare.

Question 4

Using yourself,is your political affiliation what is typical,considering your age,gender,race,religion,and income level? What other factors may be more important,in the case of any discrepancy?

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Question 5

Research shows that most children usually have a different party identification than their parents.

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Research generally shows that children often adopt the same political party identification as their parents, indicating a strong influence of family on political orientation.

Question 6

Explain the difference between internal and external political efficacy.

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Question 7

What is political legitimacy,and what role does it play in a democratic society?

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Question 8

The U.S.Congress is an agent of political socialization.

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Question 9

A random sample of 1,000 people will produce results that are accurate 100 percent of the time.

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No sample can produce results that are 100% accurate all the time. The accuracy and precision of results depend on the sample size, sampling method, and other factors. A larger sample size may increase the accuracy of results, but it still cannot guarantee 100% accuracy.

Question 10

Political elites are likely to exhibit stronger support for democratic principles than are average Americans.

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Political elites include elected officials, high-level bureaucrats, and other influential individuals who are involved in the political process. These individuals often have a greater understanding of the principles of democracy and their importance for the functioning of a government. Additionally, their positions of power and influence may motivate them to support democratic principles in order to maintain stability and legitimacy in the political system. However, it should be noted that not all political elites may have a strong commitment to democratic values, and there may be significant variation in their levels of support.

Question 11

In general,why has the religious right become more influential in American politics than the religious left?

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The growth of conservative churches associated with the religious right and the decline of mainline Protestant churches associated with the religious left has resulted in the religious right becoming more influential in American politics. The other options provided (B, C, D, and E) do not accurately reflect the reasons for the religious right's increased influence.

Question 12

Suppose a group of political scientists designs a research project to measure the political attitudes of residents of the state of California.What would be the universe for their study,and how would they go about selecting a random sample?

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Question 13

On which of the following issues has public opinion grown more conservative in recent years?

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Public opinion has shifted towards a more conservative stance on law and order issues in recent years, largely due to concerns about crime and safety. This has been reflected in calls for tougher sentencing, increased police presence, and support for measures like stop-and-frisk. Other issues, such as gay and lesbian rights, civil rights for African Americans and Hispanic Americans, and women's rights have seen more liberal shifts in public opinion over time.

Question 14

The sample questions on page 112 illustrate the importance of question sequencing in polls.

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Question 15

The 10 million ballots collected in the 1936 Literary Digest poll concerning that year's election assured its randomness.

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The 1936 Literary Digest poll is often cited as an example of biased sampling. The poll relied heavily on telephone and automobile registration directories for its sample, which at the time skewed heavily Republican and disproportionately excluded lower-income individuals. As a result, the poll predicted a landslide victory for Republican candidate Alf Landon, but in reality, Democratic incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt won in a landslide.

Question 16

In general,studies have found that people from which two areas of the country tend to express more liberal views than people from other areas?

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Studies have found that people from the East and West Coasts tend to express more liberal views than people from other areas. This is often referred to as the "coastal liberal elite" stereotype.

Question 17

Survey research has found major differences between men and women on a number of issues,particularly those concerning war and peace.

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Survey research has indeed found major differences between men and women on issues related to war and peace. Studies have shown that women tend to be more supportive of diplomatic and peaceful solutions to conflicts, while men are more likely to favor military action. There are also differences in attitudes towards defense spending, with women generally being less supportive of increased military expenditures.

Question 18

Suppose you visited a local elementary school to talk with first-graders about government.If you asked the children to tell you what they know about government,who or what would you anticipate they would mention? Would you expect their impressions to be positive or negative? If we asked the children about which political party they favored,how would you expect them to respond?

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Question 19

In survey terms,a sample is a representative subset of its universe.

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Question 20

People who are more active in religious organizations are also more likely to be politically active.

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Numerous studies have found a positive correlation between religious involvement and political participation, with those who are more active in religious organizations more likely to vote, engage in political activism, and contribute to political campaigns. Factors such as social networks, moral values, and socialization processes within religious communities are thought to contribute to this correlation.

Quiz 6: Public Opinion