Q.6 Which of the following is true with respect to people's
opinions?
a. Once a person develops a opinion about something, it is
fixed and will never change.
b. Public opinion is something we get from our elected
officials.
c. As people go through life--having new experiences, gaining
information about the world and how it works--their opinions about
things, including on moral and political questions, may
change.
d. Most people change their opinions on fundamental questions
frequently -- every day, in some cases.
Q.7 Which of the following is a major area of disagreement
between liberals and conservatives?
a. Whether it is acceptable for people to be treated
differently based on their race.
b. Whether the military should be used to deal with domestic
conflict.
c. How much of a role the government should play in regulating
business to ensure consumer protection and prevent environmental
problems, and to address problems of inequality.
d. Whether free speech should be limited so that certain
points of view cannot be expressed.
Q.8 Why might pluralism be an issue in a democratic
country?
a. Because of majority rule, the rights and interests of
minorities need to be protected.
b. Because it means that a lot of representatives need to be
elected.
c. Because politics means that some people will always
suffer.
d. Because a pluralist society is uncontrollable.
Q.9 What is the average voter turnout in the US for a
Presidential election?
a. Pretty much everyone votes -- over 90%
b. Most people vote--generally between 75% and 80%.
c. Only about half the people vote -- usually it is under
60%.
d. Only about four in ten vote--that is, about 40%.
Q10. Which statement best reflects popular democratic thought
concerning voter turnout?
a. Low levels of voter turnout means that most people must be
pretty satisfied with the way things are working.
b. Low voter turnout is not simply a matter of unmotivated or
uninterested individuals, but reflects problems with our country's
electoral system.
c. Voter fraud is a serious concern, so even if something like
Voter ID makes it harder for some people to vote, it is worth it to
prevent fraud.
d. There are no legal barriers to people voting, so if people
don't want to vote, that's their choice.