CSS Political Science Test With Answers

CSS Political Science Test

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1 younger voters, having been absent from the process for years, returned to the process in the 2008 election. Why were these younger voters out of the process before this election? Complexity of issues with no simple answers Lack of confidence in the government in the years following the vietnam War Scandals in the political arena All of the above
2 Suggestions to increase voter turn-out include making Election Day a national holiday as it is in some European nations . This will most likely Decrease turn-out , as many who mow vote would just take a day off and go do something else with their free time Only work if it were not in conjunction with a weekend Increase voter turn-out , as voters can be off from work with pay to go vote Probably not affect the turn-out
3 Studies have shown that the most important dimension of candidate image is Integrity Reliability Competence All of the above
4 Studies have shown that the most important dimension of candidate image is Integrity Reliability Competence All of the above
5 Studies have shown that the most important dimension of candidate image is Integrity Reliability Competence All of the above
6 Retrospective voting refers to voting By absentee ballot For an incumbent because the perception that his or her policies have made you better off. According to party identification The same way year after year
7 Wasserman stated: "Those who have the most to gain, those with the biggest stakes in a society , are more likely to go to the polls." Those who have the largest stake are Married couples People with higher educational levels and good jobs People on welfare and other government programs A,B,and C
8 political socialization helps to explain how or if people participate in the political process. We become politically socialized by Being taught about politics by parents and family members American Government and Civics classes in school Beginning to care deeply about issues that are part of the process, such as wars, abortion, race, or poverty All of these
9 Members from which of the following groups are more likely to be Democrats? Religious fundamentalists Northern industrial working class Southern farmers Eastern businessmen
10 Political parties are a method of Outlawing absentee voting Organizing or centralizing power in the political system Establishing justice and ensuring domestic tranquility Further decentralizing power in the political system
11 Which of the following is a reason for the continued dominance of the two-party system in the U.S? The structure of the electoral system The historic dualism of American political conflict the moderate views of the American voter All of the answers are correct
12 Which of the following is a reason for the continued dominance of the two-party system in the U.S? The structure of the electoral system The historic dualism of American political conflict the moderate views of the American voter All of the answers are correct
13 Each party is officially governed by its national committee. Which of the following is true about the national committees The Democrats raised more money than the Republicans for the 2006 elections The Republicans Staff is smaller than the Democrats' because Republicans contract out much of their work Both parties are led by a board of governors chosen by party leaders in Congress Professional staffs have gained influence through their understanding of the modern technology of campaigning
14 Which of the following can be considered a cause for the decline of political machines? The expansion of the franchise to naturalized citizens The success of the Republican Party in the South Local, state, and federal agencies took over the distribution of benefits to the poor The nomination of Adlai Stevenson by the Demovratic Party in !952 an d1956
15 Realigning elections show a permanent shift in the popular base of support of the parties. The president who emerges from a realigning election tends to have a fresh national coalition behind him. Who of the following won the presidency during a realigning election? John F. Kennedy Gerald Ford Franklin Roosevelt Bill Clinton
16 In 1854 a coalition of various interests and leaders joined to form the Republican Party. Which of the following did not play an important role in the early years of the Republican Party? Abraham Lincoln Members of the Whig Party Anti-Slavery Democrats Andrew Jackson
17 Since the 1960s, the lack of confidence in government has grown Today, three out of four people no longer trust the government . Which of the following events may have contributed to the distrust? The Vietnam War The increased number of billionaires due to the technological boom Winning the Cold War The Persian Gulf War of 1991
18 Generally the types of people who vote in American elections are People with the biggest stake in society , such as married couples and individuals with higher incomes and good jobs Southern Americans who see their region of the country gaining economic and political strength Poorer Americans seeking to elect politicians who want to redistribute wealth Disaffected citizens who rally to change the system
19 The number of amendments so far made in the US Constitution is 15 20 27 None of these
20 The presidential electors in USA cast two votes one for the president and the other for Speaker Vice-President Secretary of State None
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