POLI 2051 HOGAN EXAM 2
CORRECT 100%
According to Russell Neuman, the "paradox of mass politics" is that the American
political system works as well as it does despite - ANSWERthe public's lack of
knowledge about politics
Conservatives generally favor the __________ sector. - ANSWERprivate
How does lower voter turnout among young citizens affect the composition of those
who show up at the polls? - ANSWERConservatives are overrepresented at the
polls.
How does the textbook define political participation? - ANSWERAll the activities
used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they
pursue
If the poor participated at higher levels in the political process, what might happen? -
ANSWERgovernment programs to alleviate economic inequality would likely be
higher on the political agenda
In a random sample of 1,000 high school students, 29% indicated that they had read
the Declaration of Independence at least once, with a sampling error of 4%. Which of
the following statements is true? - ANSWERIt is likely that between 25% and 33% of
the population have read the Declaration of Independence.
Of the following, which is a form of political participation? - ANSWERcalling your
representative to express your opinion about upcoming legislation
What is the effect of aging on political participation? - ANSWERAging increases
political participation until the infirmities of old age make it harder to participate.
When do blacks participate more in politics than whites? - ANSWERwhen their levels
of education are equal to those of whites
Which of the following is unconventional political participation? - ANSWERstaging a
sit-in
Is the tendency for viewers to seek news that aligns with their existing ideas -
ANSWERSelective exposure
Critics of pluralism have noted that __________. - ANSWERpower is concentrated in
the hands of a few
CORRECT 100%
According to Russell Neuman, the "paradox of mass politics" is that the American
political system works as well as it does despite - ANSWERthe public's lack of
knowledge about politics
Conservatives generally favor the __________ sector. - ANSWERprivate
How does lower voter turnout among young citizens affect the composition of those
who show up at the polls? - ANSWERConservatives are overrepresented at the
polls.
How does the textbook define political participation? - ANSWERAll the activities
used by citizens to influence the selection of political leaders or the policies they
pursue
If the poor participated at higher levels in the political process, what might happen? -
ANSWERgovernment programs to alleviate economic inequality would likely be
higher on the political agenda
In a random sample of 1,000 high school students, 29% indicated that they had read
the Declaration of Independence at least once, with a sampling error of 4%. Which of
the following statements is true? - ANSWERIt is likely that between 25% and 33% of
the population have read the Declaration of Independence.
Of the following, which is a form of political participation? - ANSWERcalling your
representative to express your opinion about upcoming legislation
What is the effect of aging on political participation? - ANSWERAging increases
political participation until the infirmities of old age make it harder to participate.
When do blacks participate more in politics than whites? - ANSWERwhen their levels
of education are equal to those of whites
Which of the following is unconventional political participation? - ANSWERstaging a
sit-in
Is the tendency for viewers to seek news that aligns with their existing ideas -
ANSWERSelective exposure
Critics of pluralism have noted that __________. - ANSWERpower is concentrated in
the hands of a few
