FREE CPCT Political Compass Questions and Answers

Question 1

The process by which citizens acquire a sense of their own political identity would best be defined as:

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Political socialization

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Public opinion

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Demographics

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Political culture

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Patriotism

Question 2

Which of the following would be a true statement regarding public opinion:

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Public opinion is shaped by an individual’s political culture and political socialization

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Public opinion teaches patriotism

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Public opinion allows citizens to become aware of politics, learn facts, and form political values

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A change in public opinion is always a slow process

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Public opinion is usually based on the ideas of small select groups within a given political socialization area

Question 3

Attempting to measure public opinion by asking the same question of a large number of people is:

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A straw poll

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A sampling poll

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A controlling poll

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A scientific poll

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A literary poll

Question 4

There are many different ideologies within the political spectrum. An ideology that promotes a limited government role in helping individuals and supports traditional values and lifestyles would best be defined as a:

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Conservative ideology

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Liberal ideology

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Reactionary ideology

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Radical ideology

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Moderate ideology

Question 5

Politics is tied up in social groups and identities. How far is it true?

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True

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Somewhat true

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False

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Somewhat false

Question 6

Criminals need to be punished not rehabilitated. On what basis is it decided?

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It depends upon the severity of the crime.

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It depends on the judge.

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It depends on the criminal background.

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All of the above.

Question 7

Is there any distinction in the workplace that is not considered discriminatory?

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Yes, distinctions are based on skills or efforts.

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No, there are no distinctions.

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Somewhat true

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Somewhat false

Question 8

We should give more money to third-world countries – even in a recession.

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True

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Somewhat true

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False

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Somewhat false

Question 9

________________ political ideologies are characterized by conservative views.

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Right-wing

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Left-wing

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Central-wing

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All of the above

Question 10

The richest in society should pay a great deal more tax than everyone else. How far is it true?

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Somewhat true

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True

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False

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Somewhat false