Sabato Quiz-Pages 390 to 397

Chapter 11.1 Pages 390 to 397

1) Which of the following best describes public opinion in the aftermath of the contested 2000
presidential election?
A) Americans overwhelmingly favored a recount.
B) Americans overwhelmingly believed that Gore was the rightful winner.
C) Americans overwhelmingly believed that the Electoral College system was fair.
D) Americans overwhelmingly believed the Bush would represent the interests of all
Americans.
E) There were considerable partisan and racial differences in public opinion.

2) The process through which an individual acquires political beliefs and values is called
A) indoctrination.
B) political socialization.
C) values acquiescence.
D) public opinion.
E) social capital.

3) Children who grow up in Republican households are most likely to identify themselves as
A) Republicans.
B) Democrats.
C) Libertarians.
D) Liberals.
E) Socialists.

4) First year college students are most likely to consider themselves
A) far left.
B) liberal.
C) middle of the road.
D) conservative.
E) far right.

5) Which of the following best summarizes political socialization through formal education?
A) Elementary schools focus on civil responsibility, high schools focus on conservative
values, and colleges instill liberal doctrine.
B) Elementary schools focus on civic engagement; high schools focus on patriotism; and
colleges preach anti-Americanism.
C) Elementary schools focus on critical analyses of politics; high schools focus on factual
knowledge about government; and colleges focus on international politics.
D) Elementary schools focus on patriotism, high schools focus on civic responsibility, and
colleges encourage critical analyses of politics.
E) Elementary schools focus on respect for the president; high schools focus on respect for
Congress; and colleges focus on respect for the judiciary.

6) Those who are critical of the effectiveness of contemporary civic education point to
A) low skepticism in government.
B) low voter turnout.
C) low recidivism rates.
D) high political efficacy.
E) large amounts of social capital.

7) The number of Americans getting campaign information from ________ has increased.
A) newspapers
B) newsweeklies
C) network news broadcasts
D) National Public Radio
E) late-night comedy programs

8) All of the following are conservative faith-based political groups or individuals EXCEPT
A) the Moral Majority.
B) Focus on the Family.
C) Andrew Young.
D) Jerry Falwell.
E) Pat Robertson.

9) Who is most likely to vote Republican?
A) Jews
B) Catholics
C) women
D) Hispanics
E) regular church-goers

10) Which of the following groups is the most politically conservative?
A) Catholics
B) evangelical Protestants
C) non-evangelical Protestants
D) Muslims
E) Jews