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Aging and The Life Course
Aging and The Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology, 2/e
Jill Quadagno, Florida State University
The Politics of Aging

Multiple choice



1

Between 1972 and 1996, the percentage of people reporting that they had registered to vote declined for all age groups except for people aged
A)18 to 24.
B)25 to 44.
C)45 to 64.
D)65 or older.
2

In 1996, 49 percent of persons aged 18 to 24 registered to vote, yet only _____ percent of that age group voted.
A)25
B)32
C)40
D)45
3

There are two theories that attempt to explain political preferences: symbolic politics theory and
A)voter choice theory.
B)preference politics theory.
C)rational choice theory.
D)modernization theory.
4

All but which one of the following groups are most likely to say that the government doesn't spend enough on the elderly.
A)women
B)African Americans
C)Hispanics
D)whites
5

What is the name of the magazine published by AARP?
A)Aging Today
B)Modern Maturity
C)The Politics of Aging
D)Prevention
6

What is the name of the group of organizations representing older people in Denmark?
A)the Grey Panthers
B)Pensioner Protection Party
C)the "C" Team
D)the Party of National Solidarity
7

The first major social movement consisting primarily of older people in the United States was the _____ movement.
A)Townsend
B)American Association of Retired Persons
C)Grey Panthers
D)Social Security
8

In general, there are _____ age differences in political preferences.
A)great
B)few
C)no
D)We really do not know much about the age differences in political preferences.
9

The greatest accomplishment of the major interest groups that represent older Americans has been
A)lowering the retirement age.
B)demanding standards for nursing homes.
C)electing older politicians.
D)protecting Social Security and Medicare.
10

Which one of the following statement is not true?
A)Of all age groups, people 65 or older are most likely to vote.
B)Of all age groups, people 65 or older are the least likely to engage in political protest.
C)Of all age groups, people 65 or older are least likely to demonstrate.
D)Of all age groups, people 65 or older are least likely to state that they don't believe in demonstrations.








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