PSCI 2024 Test Questions
with Correct Answers
What does the term "gender gap" refer to? - Answer-the difference in party identification
between men and women
How many young Americans affiliate with the same political party as their parents? -
Answer-just over 50 percent
Why did George Gallup predict the 1936 presidential election accurately, while the
Literary Digest did not? - Answer-Gallup used a smaller but more representative sample
than the Literary Digest did.
According to the simple definition in Federalist #10, a "Republic" is a - Answer-a
scheme of representation
According to Federalist #10, a faction may occur, but since it is always a minority, it can
be stopped by the majority of the people. - Answer-False
James Madison claims that the origin of the differences in property in a Democ -
Answer-is a "diversity in the faculties" in human beings
After the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, the new country would best be
described as - Answer-a Democratic Republic
According to Federalist #10 a faction - Answer-is a group (whether it is small or large)
that seeks interest contrary to the common good.
According to James Madison a crucial role of elected Representatives is - Answer-to
refine and enlarge public opinion.
According to Federalist #10, Liberty is the cause of "factions," but liberty also leads to a
_____________________ that effectively make a majority faction impossible. - Answer-
variety of interests
One of the factors which decreases the political disruption of factions is the
geographical size of a country. According to Madison a ________________ size
country is more preferable. - Answer-large
The most dangerous faction discussed in Federalist #10 is a - Answer-majority faction.
, According to James Madison, it is almost impossible to use "reason" as a way of
stopping faction conflict because - Answer-every individual's reason is always mixed
with self-love.
According to Federalist #10, the "diversity in the faculties" in individuals is a direct result
of - Answer-"sown in the nature of man."
According to Federalist #10, a(n) ______________________________________ is
group of any size who attempt to harm the common interest of the community. -
Answer-faction
Which of the following is the best example of voter suppression? - Answer-Literacy
Tests
In what way was Kamala Harris a strategic choice as Joe Biden's running mate in the
2020 presidential election? - Answer-She would help balance the ticket.
How have participation rates among women changed over time? - Answer-Women used
to participate less than men but now vote at equal or higher rates than men.
Which law below was passed in an effort to make the process of re-registering to vote
easier? - Answer-the Motor Voter Act
Which of the following changes would most likely increase turnout in American
elections? - Answer-moving Election Day to a weekend
According to the text, what is a major influence on voters' decisions that is not related to
party loyalty, a candidate's issue position, or demographic characteristics of
candidates? - Answer-the state of the economy
One factor that helps explain the global decline in turnout in recent years is a loss of
what? - Answer-social capital
Which statement about age and participation is most accurate? - Answer-Younger
people are more likely than older people to participate in unconventional forms of
participation.
Which act required that states with a history of racial discrimination get pre-clearance
before changing election laws and practices? - Answer-Voting Rights Act of 1965
Unconventional forms of participation were associated with what movement in the
1950s and 1960s? - Answer-rights for African Americans
Which of the following campaign tactics that encourage participation is on the decline
with the rise of new media? - Answer-door-to-door canvassing
with Correct Answers
What does the term "gender gap" refer to? - Answer-the difference in party identification
between men and women
How many young Americans affiliate with the same political party as their parents? -
Answer-just over 50 percent
Why did George Gallup predict the 1936 presidential election accurately, while the
Literary Digest did not? - Answer-Gallup used a smaller but more representative sample
than the Literary Digest did.
According to the simple definition in Federalist #10, a "Republic" is a - Answer-a
scheme of representation
According to Federalist #10, a faction may occur, but since it is always a minority, it can
be stopped by the majority of the people. - Answer-False
James Madison claims that the origin of the differences in property in a Democ -
Answer-is a "diversity in the faculties" in human beings
After the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, the new country would best be
described as - Answer-a Democratic Republic
According to Federalist #10 a faction - Answer-is a group (whether it is small or large)
that seeks interest contrary to the common good.
According to James Madison a crucial role of elected Representatives is - Answer-to
refine and enlarge public opinion.
According to Federalist #10, Liberty is the cause of "factions," but liberty also leads to a
_____________________ that effectively make a majority faction impossible. - Answer-
variety of interests
One of the factors which decreases the political disruption of factions is the
geographical size of a country. According to Madison a ________________ size
country is more preferable. - Answer-large
The most dangerous faction discussed in Federalist #10 is a - Answer-majority faction.
, According to James Madison, it is almost impossible to use "reason" as a way of
stopping faction conflict because - Answer-every individual's reason is always mixed
with self-love.
According to Federalist #10, the "diversity in the faculties" in individuals is a direct result
of - Answer-"sown in the nature of man."
According to Federalist #10, a(n) ______________________________________ is
group of any size who attempt to harm the common interest of the community. -
Answer-faction
Which of the following is the best example of voter suppression? - Answer-Literacy
Tests
In what way was Kamala Harris a strategic choice as Joe Biden's running mate in the
2020 presidential election? - Answer-She would help balance the ticket.
How have participation rates among women changed over time? - Answer-Women used
to participate less than men but now vote at equal or higher rates than men.
Which law below was passed in an effort to make the process of re-registering to vote
easier? - Answer-the Motor Voter Act
Which of the following changes would most likely increase turnout in American
elections? - Answer-moving Election Day to a weekend
According to the text, what is a major influence on voters' decisions that is not related to
party loyalty, a candidate's issue position, or demographic characteristics of
candidates? - Answer-the state of the economy
One factor that helps explain the global decline in turnout in recent years is a loss of
what? - Answer-social capital
Which statement about age and participation is most accurate? - Answer-Younger
people are more likely than older people to participate in unconventional forms of
participation.
Which act required that states with a history of racial discrimination get pre-clearance
before changing election laws and practices? - Answer-Voting Rights Act of 1965
Unconventional forms of participation were associated with what movement in the
1950s and 1960s? - Answer-rights for African Americans
Which of the following campaign tactics that encourage participation is on the decline
with the rise of new media? - Answer-door-to-door canvassing
