This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Behavior > Voting > Political Behavior – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Behavior Quiz 11 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Led by a King or Queen A) Monarchy. B) Oligarchy. C) Representative Democracy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Monarchy. 2. A political party's general plan for how they will govern A) Perspective. B) Plank. C) Platform. D) Plan. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Platform. 3. Define public policy A) Emergency government loan to save firm from collapse. B) Cutting government spending. C) Influence of politics and economy on each other; what government should do in the economy. D) What a government tries to do; the choices it makes among alternatives. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) What a government tries to do; the choices it makes among alternatives. 4. All of the following are characteristics of a person who votes regularly except: A) Strong Party Loyalty. B) Professional Occupation. C) Male. D) More Education. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Male. 5. Every person has a equal chance of being picked for a survey: A) Random sample. B) Straw poll. C) Representative sample. D) Push poll. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Random sample. 6. Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote? A) 19th. B) 15th. C) 13s. D) 17th. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 15th. 7. Which animal is associated with the democratic party? A) Dragon. B) Donkey. C) Lizard. D) Elephant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Donkey. 8. People turning away from the major political parties. A) Party polarization. B) Dealignment. C) Realignment. D) Critical election. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dealignment. 9. ..... are those means of communication that reach large audiences? A) Medium. B) Mass Media. C) Social Media. D) Magazines. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mass Media. 10. The media influence politics primarily by A) Telling people what to think. B) Telling people what to think about. C) Endorsing candidates. D) Relying on sound bites. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Telling people what to think about. 11. What is the role of the media in American politics? A) To provide policy information. B) To organize government and represent the public's preferences. C) To select policymakers and influence policy decisions. D) To maintain order and collect taxes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide policy information. 12. Which of the following elects the president? A) Electoral college. B) Popular vote. C) Primary election. D) General election. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Electoral college. 13. Liberals are related to which party? A) Libertarian. B) Democrat. C) Independent. D) Republican. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democrat. 14. The government should make changes to help people and the environment. This statement reflects A) Liberal ideology. B) Sideliner ideology. C) Conservative ideology. D) Empathetic ideology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberal ideology. 15. Campaign money with the most strict of limits A) Corporate money. B) Soft money. C) Hard money. D) Private money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hard money. 16. Voter ID laws may disenfranchise all of the following EXCEPT A) Minority groups. B) Elderly. C) Caucasians. D) Poor. E) Disabled. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Caucasians. 17. How does political socialization influence political behavior? A) Political socialization influences political behavior by shaping individuals' beliefs, values, and attitudes towards politics. B) Political socialization has no influence on political behavior. C) Political socialization only influences political behavior in certain individuals. D) Political socialization influences political behavior by shaping individuals' physical appearance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political socialization influences political behavior by shaping individuals' beliefs, values, and attitudes towards politics. 18. A contest to see who can earn the most votes A) Rock, Paper, Scissor. B) Nomination. C) The Voice. D) Selection. E) Election. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Election. 19. A survey of public opinion. A) Public opinion. B) Sampling error. C) Poll. D) Exit polls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Poll. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Why are third parties still important in our two party system? A) Ensure fair campaign spending. B) Popular issues are adopted by the big parties. C) Act as the loyal opposition. D) Increase turn out by offering more choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Popular issues are adopted by the big parties. 23. 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. 24. 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 politics. D) Public agenda. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Public opinion. 25. What did Citizens United vs. FEC (2010) create? A) PACs. B) Lobbyists. C) Super PACs. D) Soft Money. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Super PACs. 26. How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their ..... A) Radio addresses. B) Platforms. C) Pamphlets. D) Mailings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Platforms. 27. A person with higher education and who owns his own business is more likely to choose which political party? A) The Republican Party. B) The Green party. C) The Democratic Political Party. D) The "Kick-Back" Party. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Republican Party. 28. To become a member of a political party in the US, you A) Pay yearly dues. B) Pass a credit check. C) Simply believe that you are a member. D) Must register with the party. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simply believe that you are a member. 29. 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. 30. 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. 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