Media and Propaganda

What is the best source of information about a the views of a candidate running for re-election?

• Their Tik Tok postings

• Their voting record in office

• Ads mailed to voters

• Ads put out by a PAC

Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• accurate

• informative

• propagandized

• biased

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

• bandwagon

• card stacking

• name calling

• testimonial

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

• Voters can understand the candidate's positions on issues.

• Voters can relate to the candidate

• The candidate has leadership qualities.

• The candidate is a taxpayer.

Select all examples of mass media

• Twitter

• TV

• Newspapers

• magazines

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 the get elected.

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

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

• supreme court justices

• elected officials

• interest groups

• military officers

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.

How might a political action committee influence government?

• 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

Which is NOT a way that the media influences government?

• Gatekeeping the information the public receives

• Exposing corruption in the government

• Running ads for a variety of products

• Running a story about child poverty