Pennsylvania State University COURSE TITLE : PO200 Quiz 2: 1)The beliefs of egalitarianism and individualism are always in harmony with one another

Pennsylvania State University

COURSE TITLE : PO200

Quiz 2:

1)The beliefs of egalitarianism and individualism are always in harmony with one another.

A.            TRUE

B.            FALSE

2)            A debate over which future president having his hand over his heart at an Iowa steak fry sparked discussion over his patriotism?

A.            Clinton

B.            Nixon

C.            Kennedy

D.            Obama

3)            Legends and stories that are shared by a nation are known as:

A.            Patriotism

B.            Values

C.            Norms

D.            Folklore

4)            Where would we find the traditional political subculture?

A.            Midwest

B.            New England

C.            South

D.            West

5)            Agents of political socialization include:

A.            Parents

B.            Teachers

C.            Friends

D.            The media

E.            All of the above

6)            People cannot take information about government from fictional television programs.

A.            TRUE

B.            FALSE

7)            The public often holds a single, unified opinion.

A.            TRUE

B.            FALSE

8)            Politicians, pollsters, policy specialists, activists, and journalists are examples of political:

A.            Novices

B.            Gamers

C.            Elites

D.            Delegates

9)            Another name for a “talking head” who provides opinion or commentary on political issues is a:

A.            Pollster

B.            Pundit

C.            Neophyte

D.            Anchor

10)          In 1948, which president famously held up a newspaper announcing his loss in the presidential election?

A.            Truman

B.            Eisenhower

C.            Kennedy

D.            Nixon