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Social Studies
12th
grade
AP U.S. Gov. Unit 1- Political Ideologies and Beliefs
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best represents an example of the process of political socialization?
As a result of his strongly conservative views, an individual limits his news sources to only those that have a conservative leaning in their reporting.
A member of Congress makes her staff members available to provide capitol tours to her constituents and their families.
An employee at the Department of Defense develops a strong working relationship with defense contractors that ultimately result in his receiving a job offer from the company.
A high school student joins a Young Politicians club at her school and develops specific positions on a number of political issues.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that is a significant influence on the development of individual political attitudes, and one that is not?
Religious upbringing is an important source of influence, while interaction with peers is NOT a significant influence.
Reporting by the media is an important source of influence, while education about the political system is NOT a significant influence.
Relationships with family are an important source of influence, while membership in civic organizations is NOT a significant influence.
Major political events are an important source of influence, while laws related to voter registration are NOT a significant influence.
- 3. Multiple Choice
In which of the following situations would public opinion polls most likely affect the way a member of the House of Representatives from New York votes on legislation?
Nationwide polling indicates that Americans overwhelmingly favor passage of the legislation.
Polling within New York indicates that voters support passage of the legislation.
Public opinion polls within the member's New York district reflect shifting opinions on the legislation.
A public opinion poll in the member's New York district indicates that voters oppose the legislation.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents a typical liberal viewpoint on the right to privacy?
The right to privacy is not expressly outlined in the Constitution and should be overturned in future precedent.
The right to privacy should apply to one's home and internet usage, but not to birth control or abortion.
The right to privacy is implied in the Constitution and should be protected from birth control to cell phones.
The federal government should be able to monitor a citizen's activity at all times through computers, cameras and phones.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best represents a typical conservative viewpoint on environmental regulation?
Those making environmental regulations should take more consideration to the impact on businesses and corporations.
Environmental regulation is necessary to protect the environment from destruction at the hands of businesses.
Environmental regulation should be handled by the corporations themselves and not something forced upon them.
The United States should sign environmental regulation treaties to ensure that our policy is enforced by the international community.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following correctly describes conservative and liberal positions on social issues?
Conservatives believe poverty can best be solved through private charity, while liberals believe government programs are needed to help fight poverty.
Conservatives believe civil rights protections should be expanded to include homosexuals, while liberals believe civil rights legislation improperly increases the power of the federal government.
Conservatives believe increased environmental protections are necessary to limit climate change, while liberals believe government regulations are overly burdensome on businesses.
Conservatives believe abortion right should be protected, while liberals believe access to abortion should be restricted.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of representative democracies?
In a pluralist democracy conflict is unlikely, whereas in an elite democracy conflict arises from an overabundance of choice.
In a pluralist democracy conflict may arise and compromise is required, whereas in an elite democracy elites are willing to bargain with the broader public when making policy decisions.
In a pluralist democracy interest groups actively compete in the political arena, whereas in an elite democracy a small number of powerful elites have the most influence.
In a pluralist democracy small groups comprised of upper class rule according to self-interest, whereas in an elite democracy interest groups compete to promote policy preferences.
- 8. Multiple Choice
(DOC 2) The passage most closely aligns with which political ideology?
Conservatism
Liberalism
Socialism
Libertarianism
- 9. Multiple Choice
( DOC 2) Based on the passage, it seems Hayek would most want the federal government to concern itself with protecting
equality of opportunity
private property
racial and ethnic minorities
economic interests abroad
- 10. Multiple Choice
A candidate running for President wants to better understand how her target voters obtain their political beliefs. Her campaign polls 500 voters to ask them about this subject. The majority of those surveyed will likely align with those of
their former schools and teachers
their friends on social media
their favorite media outlet
their parents
- 11. Multiple Choice
Following the Civil Rights Movement, some states resorted to forced busing programs in an effort to counterbalance de facto segregation and ensure equality of opportunity for nonwhite students. While upholding the value of equality of opportunity, this action tends to clash with the value of
limited government
individualism
rule of law
free enterprise
- 12. Multiple Choice
Conservatives are typically in favor of limited government. However, if a conservative were to compromise on this value, it would probably be in the interest of
free enterprise, such as requiring disclosures of stock trades
equality of opportunity, such as promoting affirmative action programs
individualism, such as ensuring a woman's right to choose
the rule of law, such as extending surveillance powers over suspected terrorists
- 13. Multiple Choice
A political scientist is studying how groups of people come to obtain their political views. He has divided the group he is studying into younger and older. Which of the following will probably have a larger effect on the younger subjects than the older?
Media
Family
Schools
Peers
- 14. Multiple Choice
As Americans reach middle and old age, it is generally true that they become more
individualistic
influenced by friends and peers
conservative
culturally aware
- 15. Multiple Choice
(DOC 3) Why would the author be concerned about inaccuracy in polling data?
Polls are the only way for citizens to voice their opinions
Media outlets stake their reputations on the quality of their polls
The results of polls are responsible for the outcomes of elections
Politicians use polls as a key determinant in policies they will pursue
- 16. Multiple Choice
(DOC 3) What most likely contributed to the media (and presumably politicians) overstating the reliability and veracity (accuracy) of polling?
Ignorance regarding the margin of error
False guarantees made by the pollster
Using polls with insufficient sample sizes
Preference for polls with open-ended questions
- 17. Multiple Choice
(DOC 1) Which of the following best describes the trend shown in the chart?
The death penalty has seen its popularity decline in recent years.
Americans are sharply divided over the death penalty, with equal support and opposition.
Though controversial, the death penalty remains more popular than not.
Household income has a significant impact on how one views the death penalty.
- 18. Multiple Choice
(DOC 1) The chart breaks down opinions by a variety of demographic characteristics, including age, sex, and race. Based on this breakdown, which political party would most likely oppose the death penalty?
Democrats
Libertarians
Republicans
Independents
- 19. Multiple Choice
(DOC 4) Which of the following is described in the first part of the passage?
Political Ideology
Individualism
Political Socialization
Social Change
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