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POLS 2311 PRETEST 3 CHAPTERS 5-
6 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, young adults
are substantially more likely than senior citizens to support
-strengthening Social Security.
-religious teaching in public schools.
-stronger environmental regulations.
-the use of military force. - correct answer--stronger
environmental regulations.
_______________________ is the process by which
individuals acquire their political opinions.
-Socioeconomic change
-Political socialization
-Popular culture
-Political assimilation - correct answer--Political socialization
What is happening in our culture that has increased calls for
gun control in the United States?
-record-setting numbers of gun-related deaths
-the political activism of the National Rifle Association
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-a sense of embarrassment over gun violence in the
international community
-the political messages of the Obama administration - correct
answer--record-setting numbers of gun-related deaths
Which of the following is false about public opinion polling?
-Polls have a 99.5% accuracy rating.
-Polls can be erroneous at times.
-Sampling error decreases as the size of the sample increases.
-Opinion polls are the most relied-upon method of measuring
public opinion. - correct answer--Polls have a 99.5% accuracy
rating.
Which of the following statements is MOST likely to apply to
economic or social liberals? (select all that apply)
-They believe lifestyle choices should be left to the individual.
-They favor more government spending for the poor.
-They prefer a smaller role for government in upholding social
and cultural traditions.
-They believe that government should be used to promote
traditional values. - correct answer--They believe lifestyle
choices should be left to the individual.
-They favor more government spending for the poor.
POLS 2311 PRETEST 3 CHAPTERS 5-
6 2026 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, young adults
are substantially more likely than senior citizens to support
-strengthening Social Security.
-religious teaching in public schools.
-stronger environmental regulations.
-the use of military force. - correct answer--stronger
environmental regulations.
_______________________ is the process by which
individuals acquire their political opinions.
-Socioeconomic change
-Political socialization
-Popular culture
-Political assimilation - correct answer--Political socialization
What is happening in our culture that has increased calls for
gun control in the United States?
-record-setting numbers of gun-related deaths
-the political activism of the National Rifle Association
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-a sense of embarrassment over gun violence in the
international community
-the political messages of the Obama administration - correct
answer--record-setting numbers of gun-related deaths
Which of the following is false about public opinion polling?
-Polls have a 99.5% accuracy rating.
-Polls can be erroneous at times.
-Sampling error decreases as the size of the sample increases.
-Opinion polls are the most relied-upon method of measuring
public opinion. - correct answer--Polls have a 99.5% accuracy
rating.
Which of the following statements is MOST likely to apply to
economic or social liberals? (select all that apply)
-They believe lifestyle choices should be left to the individual.
-They favor more government spending for the poor.
-They prefer a smaller role for government in upholding social
and cultural traditions.
-They believe that government should be used to promote
traditional values. - correct answer--They believe lifestyle
choices should be left to the individual.
-They favor more government spending for the poor.
