4. Evaluating Election Information

Open Ended

Why is it important to evaluate election information before making decisions about voting?

Open Ended

Can you explain the purpose or motive of the information?

Open Ended

Can you identify the source of the information?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the message shared by the David Suzuki Foundation in the first image?

• To encourage people to vote for a specific party

• To inform people about the election date

• To advocate for environmental values during the election

• To entertain viewers with political satire

Multiple Choice

How do advocacy groups like the David Suzuki Foundation influence voters during an election?

• By providing entertainment

• By sharing messages about important issues

• By reporting news stories

• By organizing debates between candidates

Open Ended

Compare the purpose of the content produced by CBC in images 2 and 3. How do their purposes differ?

Open Ended

Why is it important for voters to understand the rules and information provided by news media during an election?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common sources of election information?

• News media

• Satirical programs

• Advocacy groups

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional news reporting?

• It is meant to inform the public.

• It includes the reporter’s personal opinions.

• It uses a neutral tone.

• It is based on verified facts.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about opinion content in news media are correct?

• Opinion content is always marked as 'Opinion' or 'Commentary'.

• Opinion content tries to persuade readers.

• Opinion content never uses facts.

• Opinion content is meant to inform, not persuade.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between fact-based reporting and opinion content in news media.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Election Agency?

• Endorsing political candidates

• Providing accurate information about voting

• Persuading voters to support a party

• Reporting news stories

Open Ended

Describe two ways advocacy groups try to influence public opinion during an election.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of influencers in shaping public opinion during elections?

• They only share verified facts.

• They can express personal beliefs and opinions.

• They never spread false information.

• They are required to remain neutral.

Open Ended

How can you distinguish between a fact and an opinion when reading news or social media posts?

Multiple Select

Select all the statements that are opinions.

• John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada.

• John A. Macdonald was the best prime minister in the history of Canada.

• Addressing the cost of living is the most important issue in the upcoming federal election.

• The next federal election will be held on April 28, 2025.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada.

• John A. Macdonald was the best prime minister in the history of Canada.

• Addressing the cost of living is the most important issue in the upcoming federal election.

• Politicians should care about what young people think.

Open Ended

Explain how facts, opinions, and false information can influence people's understanding of political events.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned, why do you think it is important to evaluate the purpose behind election information before trusting it?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for creating election information?

• To inform about the voting process

• To persuade support for a candidate

• To advocate for a cause

• To sell products