Legal Studies

Judicial review is granted to the Supreme Court in Article IV of the Constitution.

Judicial review is granted to the Supreme Court in Article IV of the Constitution.

Judicial review is granted to the Supreme Court in Article IV of the Constitution.
A) True
B) False

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Circuit Court decisions set binding precedents for all federal courts, unless the Supreme Court ...

Circuit Court decisions set binding precedents for all federal courts, unless the Supreme Court ...

Circuit Court decisions set binding precedents for all federal courts, unless the Supreme Court intervenes.
A) True
B) False

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The U.S. solicitor general's petitions to the Supreme Court are more likely to be accepted than the ...

The U.S. solicitor general's petitions to the Supreme Court are more likely to be accepted than the ...

The U.S. solicitor general's petitions to the Supreme Court are more likely to be accepted than the petitions from any other party.
A) True
B) False

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f88

The Roberts Court ruled that the Bush administration's denial of habeas corpus rights to prisoners ...

The Roberts Court ruled that the Bush administration's denial of habeas corpus rights to prisoners ...

The Roberts Court ruled that the Bush administration's denial of habeas corpus rights to prisoners at Guantánamo Bay was unconstitutional.
A) True
B) False

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f88

The children of two ardent Libertarians are most likely to grow up to be

The children of two ardent Libertarians are most likely to grow up to be

The children of two ardent Libertarians are most likely to grow up to be
A) Republicans.
B) Libertarians.
C) apolitical.
D) Democrats.
E) liberal.

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Dominico

American schools contribute to political socialization by

American schools contribute to political socialization by

American schools contribute to political socialization by
A) requiring students to take on the partisan affiliation of their teacher.
B) teaching about the virtues of socialism.
C) teaching students to love your enemies.
D) reciti

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Dominico

The influence of family on political socialization stems from

The influence of family on political socialization stems from

The influence of family on political socialization stems from
A) osmosis and diffusion.
B) static electricity and brainwaves.
C) threats and bribes.
D) genetics and evolution.
E) communication and receptivity.

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Dominico

First-year college students are most likely to identify themselves as ________ and least likely to ...

First-year college students are most likely to identify themselves as ________ and least likely to ...

First-year college students are most likely to identify themselves as ________ and least likely to identify themselves as ________.
A) middle of the road; conservative
B) liberal; middle of the road
C) liberal; conservative
D) con

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Dominico

First-year college students are most likely to identify themselves as

First-year college students are most likely to identify themselves as

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

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Dominico

As students progress through college, they tend to become more

As students progress through college, they tend to become more

As students progress through college, they tend to become more
A) apolitical.
B) apathetic.
C) ambivalent about politics.
D) liberal.
E) conservative.

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Dominico

________ is considered a critical component of political socialization.

________ is considered a critical component of political socialization.

________ is considered a critical component of political socialization.
A) Civic education
B) The ability to do simple math problems
C) Being bilingual
D) Eating healthy foods
E) All of the above.

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Dominico

Those who are critical of the effectiveness of contemporary civic education can point to

Those who are critical of the effectiveness of contemporary civic education can point to

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

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Dominico

Which of the following is a disadvantage of getting political information from television talk ...

Which of the following is a disadvantage of getting political information from television talk ...

Which of the following is a disadvantage of getting political information from television talk shows?
A) The information may be skewed.
B) The information is more superficial than it is from newscasts.
C) The Federal Communications Com

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Dominico

What percentage of Americans today report that they consider religion an important part of their ...

What percentage of Americans today report that they consider religion an important part of their ...

What percentage of Americans today report that they consider religion an important part of their lives?
A) 82
B) 57
C) 32
D) 10
E) 18

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Dominico

In the 1960s, faith-based political activity

In the 1960s, faith-based political activity

In the 1960s, faith-based political activity
A) occurred primarily on the right.
B) occurred primarily on left.
C) primarily focused on blocking the civil rights movement.
D) catapulted Ronald Reagan to the presidency.
E) occ

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Dominico

What is the best predictor of how someone will vote?

What is the best predictor of how someone will vote?

What is the best predictor of how someone will vote?
A) how hold they are
B) where they live
C) what their party identification is
D) where they work
E) what religion they belong to

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Dominico

In the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama captured ________ percent of the Jewish vote.

In the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama captured ________ percent of the Jewish vote.

In the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama captured ________ percent of the Jewish vote.
A) 43
B) 30
C) 78
D) 50
E) 12

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Dominico

On which of the following issues do men tend to have more liberal opinions than women?

On which of the following issues do men tend to have more liberal opinions than women?

On which of the following issues do men tend to have more liberal opinions than women?
A) Social Security spending
B) gun control
C) spending for war on terrorism
D) late-term abortion
E) None of the above

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Dominico

Based on public opinion polling, men tend to

Based on public opinion polling, men tend to

Based on public opinion polling, men tend to
A) be more likely to favor the use of military force.
B) be more liberal on social welfare issues.
C) be more likely to favor gun control.
D) favor higher taxes.
E) All of the abov

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Dominico

Elderly Floridians are most likely to vote for

Elderly Floridians are most likely to vote for

Elderly Floridians are most likely to vote for
A) tax cuts for families with children.
B) increased spending to improve public schools.
C) increased spending for government-sponsored child care programs.
D) tax cuts for older Flor

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Dominico

In which of the following regions are citizens most likely to have an anti-government bias?

In which of the following regions are citizens most likely to have an anti-government bias?

In which of the following regions are citizens most likely to have an anti-government bias?
A) the Northeast
B) the West
C) New England
D) the Upper Midwest
E) the Mid-Atlantic

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Dominico

Since 2004, young Americans have (Multiple Choice Question)

Since 2004, young Americans have (Multiple Choice Question)

Since 2004, young Americans have
A) become more conservative.
B) become more middle of the road.
C) become more far right.
D) become less likely to vote.
E) become more likely to vote.

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Dominico

The South is known for its high rates of

The South is known for its high rates of

The South is known for its high rates of
A) government spending.
B) charitable giving.
C) church attendance.
D) taxation.
E) voter turnout.

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Dominico

Which of the following is a key political event that most helped to promote a sense of patriotism ...

Which of the following is a key political event that most helped to promote a sense of patriotism ...

Which of the following is a key political event that most helped to promote a sense of patriotism and American unity?
A) the war in Iraq
B) Watergate
C) the fall of the Shah of Iran
D) the assassination of John F. Kennedy
E)

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Dominico

George Gallup was the founder of

George Gallup was the founder of

George Gallup was the founder of
A) the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research.
B) the Literary Digest.
C) the National Election Studies.
D) modern polling.
E) the Pulitzer Prize.

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Dominico

Literary Digest used ________ polls to predict the popular vote in presidential elections.

Literary Digest used ________ polls to predict the popular vote in presidential elections.

Literary Digest used ________ polls to predict the popular vote in presidential elections.
A) deliberative
B) representative
C) exit
D) tracking
E) straw

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Dominico

Which of the following is a problem with most online surveys conducted today?

Which of the following is a problem with most online surveys conducted today?

Which of the following is a problem with most online surveys conducted today?
A) biased question wording
B) the order of the responses
C) the overreliance on open-ended questions
D) small sample size
E) self-selection

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Dominico

What technique did the Literary Digest use in their failed attempt to predict the winner of the 1936 ...

What technique did the Literary Digest use in their failed attempt to predict the winner of the 1936 ...

What technique did the Literary Digest use in their failed attempt to predict the winner of the 1936 election?
A) canvassing
B) man-on-the-street interviews
C) straw polls
D) random-digit-dial surveys
E) scientific polls

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Dominico

Presidents and their staff use polls to

Presidents and their staff use polls to

Presidents and their staff use polls to
A) to signal the Supreme Court that the public supports the president's position.
B) pander to the whims of Congress.
C) tell the public what to think.
D) tell the public what the presi

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Dominico

Question wording is most likely to influence the results of a public opinion survey about

Question wording is most likely to influence the results of a public opinion survey about

Question wording is most likely to influence the results of a public opinion survey about
A) education.
B) energy.
C) agricultural subsidies.
D) abortion.
E) federal grazing policy.

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Dominico

The National Election Study (Multiple Choice Question)

The National Election Study (Multiple Choice Question)

The National Election Study
A) is primarily concerned with predicting voter turnout.
B) is designed to promote political participation.
C) is primarily concerned with predicting the outcome of elections.
D) measures political atti

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Dominico

Which of the following groups is most likely to be underrepresented in public opinion polls?

Which of the following groups is most likely to be underrepresented in public opinion polls?

Which of the following groups is most likely to be underrepresented in public opinion polls?
A) the poor
B) the middle class
C) Protestants
D) men
E) Republicans

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Dominico

Political scientists believe that many of our political attitudes are grounded in our political ...

Political scientists believe that many of our political attitudes are grounded in our political ...

Political scientists believe that many of our political attitudes are grounded in our political values.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

Teaching respect for the nation and its symbols in school can help counter negative attitudes about ...

Teaching respect for the nation and its symbols in school can help counter negative attitudes about ...

Teaching respect for the nation and its symbols in school can help counter negative attitudes about government.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

While many Americans get their political information from programs such as the Daily Show, fewer are ...

While many Americans get their political information from programs such as the Daily Show, fewer are ...

While many Americans get their political information from programs such as the Daily Show, fewer are getting their news from newspapers.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

In the 1980s, the Moral Majority played an increasingly important role in politics.

In the 1980s, the Moral Majority played an increasingly important role in politics.

In the 1980s, the Moral Majority played an increasingly important role in politics.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

Women tend to have more liberal attitudes about capital punishment.

Women tend to have more liberal attitudes about capital punishment.

Women tend to have more liberal attitudes about capital punishment.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

Younger voters are more likely to support increased federal spending on student loans than are older ...

Younger voters are more likely to support increased federal spending on student loans than are older ...

Younger voters are more likely to support increased federal spending on student loans than are older voters.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks had a large effect on the political socialization of ...

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks had a large effect on the political socialization of ...

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks had a large effect on the political socialization of Americans.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico

Scientific public opinion polling began in the 1800s.

Scientific public opinion polling began in the 1800s.

Scientific public opinion polling began in the 1800s.
A) True
B) False

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Dominico