How does modern conservatism differ from traditional conservatism?
a. It is based on the idea of free will.
b. It assumes that elected government officials will guard individual liberties, not regulate business, and provide laws.
c. It tends to be somewhat more liberal.
d. It supports the authority of the monarchy and the church, believing government provides the rule of law.
b. It assumes that elected government officials will guard individual liberties, not regulate business, and provide laws.
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What effect has the IT revolution had on voting turnout by younger Americans (aged 18–24) in the 2000–2012 presidential elections?
a. It has increased apathy and reduced young voters’ turnout. b. It has increased political knowledge and interest, sharply increasing turnout. c. It initially failed to halt falling rates of voting but seems to have contributed to higher turnouts in the 2004 and 2008 elections. d. None of the above is true.
Every two years the nation elects
a. all House members and one-third of the senators. b. all senators and one-third of the House members. c. the president and one-third of Congress. d. the president and all of Congress. e. one-third of the Congress.
When have Gallup's predictions been the least accurate?
a. when there has been a female candidate b. when there is a prominent third-party candidate c. during economic crises d. when the incumbent is seeking reelection
What are direct payments by governments to individuals as part of a social welfare program (not as a result of any service or contribution rendered by the individual)?
a. means-tested spending b. poverty line avoidance c. transfer payments d. entitlement spending