This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Behavior > Voting > Political Behavior – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Behavior Quiz 17 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A survey of public opinion. A) Sampling error. B) Exit polls. C) Poll. D) Public opinion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poll. 2. How do Political Action Committees (PACs) influence government? A) Advising the President. B) Staffing Congressional offices. C) Financially supporting causes and campaigns. D) Sending written summaries of cases to the Supreme Court. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Financially supporting causes and campaigns. 3. What would be the most accurate source to find information about candidates' views during an election? A) A special interest group's website. B) A record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation. C) A TV commercial sponsored by a political party. D) A social media post. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A record of the candidates' voting history on issues-related legislation. 4. Why are third parties still important in our two party system? A) Increase turn out by offering more choices. B) Popular issues are adopted by the big parties. C) Act as the loyal opposition. D) Ensure fair campaign spending. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Popular issues are adopted by the big parties. 5. How does political culture shape political behavior? A) Political culture has no impact on political behavior. B) Political behavior is solely determined by individual preferences. C) Political culture only affects political behavior in certain countries. D) Political culture shapes political behavior by influencing the values, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals towards politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political culture shapes political behavior by influencing the values, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals towards politics. 6. What is the term that deals with those attitudes held by a significant number of people on matters of government and politics? A) Public affairs. B) Public opinion. C) Public agenda. D) Public politics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 7. What did Citizens United vs. FEC (2010) create? A) Soft Money. B) Super PACs. C) PACs. D) Lobbyists. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Super PACs. 8. How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their ..... A) Radio addresses. B) Mailings. C) Pamphlets. D) Platforms. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Platforms. 9. A person with higher education and who owns his own business is more likely to choose which political party? A) The Green party. B) The Republican Party. C) The Democratic Political Party. D) The "Kick-Back" Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Republican Party. 10. To become a member of a political party in the US, you A) Must register with the party. B) Pay yearly dues. C) Simply believe that you are a member. D) Pass a credit check. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simply believe that you are a member. 11. Which is NOT a way that the media affects government? A) Monitor elected officials to ensure responsible behavior. B) Influence voters' criteria for evaluating candidates. C) Encourage voters to share their beliefs and views. D) Shape legislation (laws) by influencing Congressional voting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shape legislation (laws) by influencing Congressional voting. 12. What are the 2 main U.S. political parties? A) Federalists and Republicans. B) Democratic Republicans and Democrats. C) Democrats and Republicans. D) Whigs and Populists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democrats and Republicans. 13. Today many states require that all voters A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of the State. B) Meet specific literacy requirements. C) Be familiar with the candidates and issues before voting. D) Be natural-born citizens of the United States. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Be citizens of the United States and residents of the State. 14. Each state in the United States must allow voters to vote in all elections within that state. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. People who influence political views because they are in a particular position that may have some specific knowledge or expertise are called ..... A) Peer groups. B) Family. C) Interest groups. D) Opinion leaders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Opinion leaders. 16. Which of the following is a sign of an inaccurate poll? A) Clear wording. B) Large sampling error. C) Confusing interpretation. D) Representative sample. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confusing interpretation. 17. What is an organized group of people who share a common goal and actively attempt to influence lawmakers? A) Ideology group. B) Interest group. C) Political party. D) Political action committee. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest group. 18. Which event led to the proposal and ratification of the 26th Amendment? A) Women's Suffrage Movement. B) Vietnam War. C) Civil Rights Movement. D) World War II. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Vietnam War. 19. What is a grant of money from the government called? A) Loan. B) Subsidy. C) Refund. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Subsidy. 20. All of the following are the universal criteria for voting except: A) Education. B) Citizenship. C) Residency requirement. D) Age. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Education. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesBehavior QuizzesPolitical Behavior Quiz 1Political Behavior Quiz 2Political Behavior Quiz 3Political Behavior Quiz 4Political Behavior Quiz 5Political Behavior Quiz 6Political Behavior Quiz 7Political Behavior Quiz 8Political Behavior Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books