POLS1101 American Government, Short Session 1 Lesson 3 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following is TRUE about the socializing effects
of peers?
peers often influence each other politically when it comes
to issues of broad national importance (e.g., the national debt, social
security reform, etc.)
peer groups exercise substantial influence over most people
in the process of political socialization
peer groups virtually never succeed in mobilizing collective
action in response to any issues
peer groups probably just reinforce the attitudes of family
Question 2
__________ is a subtle but key instrument of political
socialization.”
The media
Academia
Symbolism
Childhood
Question 3
All of the following are true regarding how university
education influences political socialization EXCEPT:
since more protestants than Catholics attend college, more
protestants than Catholics adopt the political leanings of their professors
college graduates are more likely to vote than those without
a high school diploma
political socialization can occur in university just as much
as it can occur in primary and secondary schools
journalists may seek acceptance as intellectuals and look to
university faculty as a primary reference group
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT one of the four universal
American values?
value of individual freedoms
faith in free-enterprise
acceptance of Judeo-Christian worldview
belief in political equality
Question 5
Individuals who cannot rationalize certain government
behaviors may be experiencing which variety of political alienation?
political isolation
political meaninglessness
political normlessness
political powerlessness
Question 6
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
the acquiescence to the right of rich Americans to become
richer has become a fundamental principle of American thought
both upper-class and lower-class children are socialized to
participate in public life
there exists in America a mythology of free movement between
socioeconomic classes
political socialization as a process perpetuates privileges
in the elite class
Question 7
Schools focus on __________ citizenship.
passive
reserved
engaged
active
Question 8
The “honeymoon period” describes…
the era of the 1950s when relations between the media and
the Executive branch were at their best
the period that follows a presidential election victory that
ends when the president actually takes office
the first six to eight months of a presidential term
the stage of political socialization when children view the
president as a wise protector that ends when the child is old enough to
perceive imperfections in the political process and participants
Question 9
A televised segment of the nightly news reports on lavish spending
by a few government personnel on a recent short trip. This is an example of
__________.
the media serving as agenda-setter
the media serving as a spotlight
the media serving as a gatekeeper
the media serving as a vehicle
Question 10
What is the most important part of the equation R=PB-C+D?
social satisfaction derived from voting
expected utility from voting
the probability that an individual’s vote will make a
difference in the election
cost of voting
Question 11
“The process by which an individual acquires attitudes,
beliefs, and values relating to the political system of which he is a member
and to his own role as a citizen within that political system” is known as
__________.
patriotism
political culture
political acquisition
political socialization
Question 12
Political socialization exists in all cultures and is
crucial for the continuation of __________.
indoctrination
social justice
national identity
the political process
Question 13
What is/are the implication(s) of political culture?
Heightened political acuity
A sense of patriotism and support for the government
A solid moral compass
Tolerance and civic engagement
Question 14
Schools tend to promote a __________-centered view of
American government.
president
democratic
populist
liberty
Question 15
Which individual would most likely have the highest sense of
political efficacy?
one who is well-read about political topics
one who occasionally votes in political elections
one who writes a letter to the editor of a local newspaper
one who works for a political party