50 Questions
Which of the following accurately describes push polls?
Polls that provide negative information about a candidate to change a voter's mind
What is fracking?
A controversial method of collecting additional gas from the earth
What happened to California's Proposition 19?
It was defeated on Election Day
What is the purpose of push polls?
To provide negative information about a candidate to change a voter's mind
What did local voters receive during the campaign for the fracking ban?
A call that polled them on how they planned to vote
What were the arguments against fracking?
Water pollution, sound pollution, and earthquakes
What were the inconsistent poll results in 2010 related to?
California's Proposition 19
What is the main difference between live interviewer polls and computer-interviewed polls?
The method of administering the polls
What is the purpose of polling respondents about their position or candidate selections?
To gauge public opinion
What is the purpose of injecting pressurized water into drilled wells?
To collect additional gas from the earth
Which political ideology supports government intervention in society and the economy to promote equality?
Liberalism
What is the main goal of socialism?
Create a classless society
Which political ideology believes that the government should provide expanded services and public programs to ensure equal opportunities and outcomes for all citizens?
Socialism
What is the main difference between liberalism and socialism?
Liberalism focuses on individual freedom, while socialism focuses on equality
Which political ideology expects the government to provide basic social and educational programs to help everyone have a chance to succeed?
Liberalism
What is the role of the government in socialism?
Ensure equal opportunities and outcomes
Which political ideology believes that citizens with more wealth should contribute more to the state's revenue through higher taxes?
Socialism
What is the main goal of communism?
Create a classless society
Which political ideology is likely to have higher minimum wages than non-socialist countries?
Socialism
What is the main difference between socialism and communism?
Socialism aims for economic growth, while communism aims for a classless society
According to Gallup polling, which president had the highest average approval rating?
Ronald Reagan
What is the purpose of the Presidential Job Approval Center?
To compare weekly approval ratings for all tracked presidents
Who developed the aggregated measure of public mood?
James Stimson
According to Professor Stimson, when did the American electorate become more conservative?
In the 1970s
What can political scientists explain using the public mood measure?
Why and when Americans allowed major policy shifts
What is the main area of U.S. politics in which political practitioners and political science scholars interact?
Public mood polling
What did Professor Stimson's aggregated measure of public mood take into account?
Issue positions on various topics
Which party experienced gains in Congress during the periods of increased conservatism?
Republican Party
What is the role of political scientists in each election cycle?
To interpret polling, statistical data, and election forecasts
What can be explained by using the public mood measure developed by Professor Stimson?
Why and when Americans allowed major policy shifts
Which state has strong support for the Affordable Care Act according to a May 2021 poll?
California
Which civil rights protections would the 2021 Equality Act add according to a May 2021 poll?
Sexual orientation and gender identity
What is the subject of debate in many states regarding the Affordable Care Act?
The constitutionality of the law
What is the main focus of the proposed federal law discussed in the May 2021 poll?
LGBT rights
What do Californians overwhelmingly support according to the text?
Providing a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants
According to the March 2021 PPIC poll, what are the requirements for undocumented immigrants to the US to obtain a path to citizenship?
Passing criminal background checks
Which ideological group in California had the highest percentage of self-identification as Democrats?
Liberals
What was the party registration percentage in California as of February 2021?
More Democrats than Republicans
What does the text suggest about party identification in California?
It is weak or absent
What can be inferred about the support for minor parties in California?
They receive little support
What is the advantage that senators have over their colleagues in the House?
Senators have longer terms
According to Stimson's study, how does public opinion affect a senator's chances at reelection?
It decreases the chances of reelection
What effect do new senators have on the policy direction of the Senate?
They change the policy direction
What type of polls are congressional representatives interested in?
All of the above
What effect do interest groups and businesses have on representatives' decisions?
Some effect
What was the purpose of the lifetime tenure for Supreme Court justices?
To remove everyday politics from their decisions
What do studies on the connection between the Supreme Court and public opinion reveal?
Contradictory findings
What did one study find about the effect of public opinion on cases accepted by the Supreme Court?
Slight effect
What did a study on how often the justices voted liberally reveal about the effect of public opinion?
Strong effect
What did a study find about the Supreme Court's decision when the majority of Americans agree on a policy or issue?
It agrees with public opinion
Perception and Framing Quiz: Test your understanding of how framing and perception can influence responses. Explore the impact of question framing on respondents' views and discover how language choices can shape public opinion. Challenge your knowledge on the power of perception in politics and communication.
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