POLI 2051 FINAL- LSU QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What was one of the fatal errors of Literary Digest's 1936 straw poll? - ANSWERThe
response rate was low
What was the correct term for an unscientific survey used to gauge public opinion on
a variety of issues and policies? - ANSWERStraw Poll
The in person interviews conducted every two years are used by political scientists
to conduct empirical analysis are known as: - ANSWERAmerican National Election
Studies
What is not a traditional poll used by reputable polling organizations? -
ANSWERPush Poll
What is not a benefit of stratified sampling? - ANSWERIt gives each potential voter
or adult approximately the same chance of being selected.
What is a shortcoming of polling discussed in the text? - ANSWERLimited interview
knowledge
One measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll is referred to as the -
ANSWERMargin of error
What is an accurate description of the different political views of men and women? -
ANSWERMen are more supportive of wars and military intervention
Which political leader has the greatest influence on public policy? -
ANSWERPresident
The number of public opinion polls conducted has - ANSWERIncreased overall
Who was the first president to win election as the nominee of a truly national,
popularly based political party? - ANSWERAndrew Jackson
Which of the following was true of the Golden Age of political parties? -
ANSWERParty organizations dominated local and state governments
What is not a way that the chair of the national committee comes to the position? -
ANSWERNominated by the vice president with presidential approval
What is/are the ultimate governing body/bodies for political parties? - ANSWERThe
National Committee
What is not a function performed by modern American political parties? -
ANSWERJob creation
, What is the most powerful predictor of congressional call voting? - ANSWERParty
affiliation
What is party identification? - ANSWERA citizens affinity for a political party
What group of people tend to favor the republican party? - ANSWERCuban
Americans
Why do some observers say minor parties benefit the American political system? -
ANSWERMinor parties can bring attention to new issue areas
Where are American political parties most polarized? - ANSWERLegislative Branch
In what type of election do candidates run against members of their own party? -
ANSWERPrimary
Which of the following is true of primary elections? - ANSWERPrimaries nominate
more moderate candidates than do caucuses
Abolishing the Electoral College - ANSWERwould require a constitutional
amendment
What is not a reason for why many incumbents lose reelection? -
ANSWERPartisanship
Which of the following is true of mid-term elections? - ANSWERThe presidents party
usually loses seats in mid-term election year
The most powerful predictor of vote choice is: - ANSWERParty Identification
What is not a major predictor of a persons vote choice? - ANSWERType of ballot
Which form of media faces was the least government regulation? -
ANSWERNewspaper
Much of the news media's attention to government focuses on - ANSWERthe
president
The presidents official liaison to the media is known as the - ANSWERPress
secretary
The process of forming and shaping the list of issues addressed by government is
known as: - ANSWERAgenda setting
When covering campaigns, most journalists' deepest bias is - ANSWERA bias to get
a good story
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
What was one of the fatal errors of Literary Digest's 1936 straw poll? - ANSWERThe
response rate was low
What was the correct term for an unscientific survey used to gauge public opinion on
a variety of issues and policies? - ANSWERStraw Poll
The in person interviews conducted every two years are used by political scientists
to conduct empirical analysis are known as: - ANSWERAmerican National Election
Studies
What is not a traditional poll used by reputable polling organizations? -
ANSWERPush Poll
What is not a benefit of stratified sampling? - ANSWERIt gives each potential voter
or adult approximately the same chance of being selected.
What is a shortcoming of polling discussed in the text? - ANSWERLimited interview
knowledge
One measure of the accuracy of a public opinion poll is referred to as the -
ANSWERMargin of error
What is an accurate description of the different political views of men and women? -
ANSWERMen are more supportive of wars and military intervention
Which political leader has the greatest influence on public policy? -
ANSWERPresident
The number of public opinion polls conducted has - ANSWERIncreased overall
Who was the first president to win election as the nominee of a truly national,
popularly based political party? - ANSWERAndrew Jackson
Which of the following was true of the Golden Age of political parties? -
ANSWERParty organizations dominated local and state governments
What is not a way that the chair of the national committee comes to the position? -
ANSWERNominated by the vice president with presidential approval
What is/are the ultimate governing body/bodies for political parties? - ANSWERThe
National Committee
What is not a function performed by modern American political parties? -
ANSWERJob creation
, What is the most powerful predictor of congressional call voting? - ANSWERParty
affiliation
What is party identification? - ANSWERA citizens affinity for a political party
What group of people tend to favor the republican party? - ANSWERCuban
Americans
Why do some observers say minor parties benefit the American political system? -
ANSWERMinor parties can bring attention to new issue areas
Where are American political parties most polarized? - ANSWERLegislative Branch
In what type of election do candidates run against members of their own party? -
ANSWERPrimary
Which of the following is true of primary elections? - ANSWERPrimaries nominate
more moderate candidates than do caucuses
Abolishing the Electoral College - ANSWERwould require a constitutional
amendment
What is not a reason for why many incumbents lose reelection? -
ANSWERPartisanship
Which of the following is true of mid-term elections? - ANSWERThe presidents party
usually loses seats in mid-term election year
The most powerful predictor of vote choice is: - ANSWERParty Identification
What is not a major predictor of a persons vote choice? - ANSWERType of ballot
Which form of media faces was the least government regulation? -
ANSWERNewspaper
Much of the news media's attention to government focuses on - ANSWERthe
president
The presidents official liaison to the media is known as the - ANSWERPress
secretary
The process of forming and shaping the list of issues addressed by government is
known as: - ANSWERAgenda setting
When covering campaigns, most journalists' deepest bias is - ANSWERA bias to get
a good story
