Quantitative analysis
Liberals, moderates, and conservatives on five policies
- Unit 4
- 4 points
- About 20 minutes
You read data in a table, graph or map, find a pattern or trend, draw a conclusion, and connect the data to a political principle, institution, process or behavior. On the exam: Question 2 of 4 in the free-response section (1 hour 40 minutes for all four, 50% of your score).
The question and its sources
Use the table to answer parts A, B, C, and D.
Support for Selected Federal Policies, by Political Ideology
| Policy | Liberals (% who support) | Moderates (% who support) | Conservatives (% who support) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Increase federal spending to repair roads and bridges | 82 | 74 | 66 |
| Raise the federal minimum wage | 88 | 63 | 34 |
| Reduce federal regulations on businesses | 22 | 48 | 79 |
| Expand government-funded health insurance | 85 | 55 | 24 |
| Cut federal income taxes | 35 | 52 | 77 |
Source: Hypothetical data
Suggested time: 20 minutes
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Part (a)
1 pointUsing the data in the table, identify the policy with the smallest difference in support between liberals and conservatives.
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Part (b)
1 pointDescribe a pattern in the support of moderates compared with the support of liberals and conservatives shown in the table.
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Part (c)
1 pointDraw a conclusion about which policy in the table would be most likely to pass Congress with support from members of both major parties, based on the data.
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Part (d)
1 pointChoose ONE policy in the table other than the policy identified in part A. Explain how liberal and conservative views about the role of government in the economy account for the difference in support for that policy.
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