A method of measuring the opinions of a large group of people by selecting a subset of the larger group, asking them a set of questions, and generalizing the findings to the larger group, is referred to as ________.
A) ideological steering
B) public participation
C) political partisanship
D) political socialization
E) public opinion polling
Q. 2How many community college districts are there in Texas?
A) 10
B) 30
C) 50
D) 95
Q. 3The most visible polls are those conducted by ________.
A) the Gallup organization
B) Google
C) robocalls
D) media organizations
E) mall pollsters
Q. 4The current Texas testing program (STAAR) is controversial because
A) it requires end-of-course tests for some subjects.
B) it is used for evaluating teachers and schools.
C) most students are unable to pass its end-of-course exams.
D) rigor and standards will gradually rise through 2016.
Q. 5According to research done in the 1950s and 1960s, schools promote a positive attachment to democracy by ______________.
A) first grade
B) third grade
C) middle school
D) high school
E) college
Q. 6What statement best describes the status of homeschooling in Texas?
A) Homeschooling must cover at least three subjects to meet state requirements.
B) Homeschooling is a legal alternative to public schooling.
C) Homeschooling is not officially recognized by the State Board of Education.
D) Homeschooling appeals to families uninterested in citizenship or traditional values.
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