Media and Propaganda

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What is the best source of information about the views of a candidate running for re-election? Options: Their Tik Tok postings, Their voting record in office, Ads mailed to voters, Ads put out by a PAC

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Their voting record in office

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Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

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propagandized

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Which propaganda technique is represented by the quote, "My opponent is a tree-hugger."

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name calling

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A candidate for office posts a TikTok of them dancing with their family. What does this symbolize?

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Voters can relate to the candidate

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Which option represents symbolism? A political poster with a photograph of the president, An ad encouraging people to register to vote, A TV advertisement featuring the plans a candidate has for when they get elected, A political poster with a bald eagle flying in front of an American Flag.

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A political poster with a bald eagle flying in front of an American Flag.

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Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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interest groups

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Which is an example of the media serving as a watchdog? A journalist reporting about a government official taking a bribe. A journalist discovers a senator plans to retire. A journalist reporting about the upcoming school board meeting. A journalist reporting which way a Congressperson voted on a bill.

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A journalist reporting about a government official taking a bribe.

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How might a political action committee influence government? Options: send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters, contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign, write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator, contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state

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contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign

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Which is NOT a way that the media influences government? Options: Gatekeeping the information the public receives, Exposing corruption in the government, Running ads for a variety of products, Running a story about child poverty

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Running ads for a variety of products

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Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: Gathering signatures for a petition, Watching political debates on television, Discussing political issues at work, Collecting opinions for a yearbook

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Gathering signatures for a petition