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Threats to Democracy

Authored by Lisa Haara

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6th - 8th Grade

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Threats to Democracy
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of 'clickbait'?

To undermine a political opponent
To attract online advertising to a website
To spread fake news rapidly on the internet
To create bias in news reporting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe citizens not caring about the difference between fake news and real news?

Apathy
Misinformation
Ignorance
Propaganda

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main characteristic of 'fake news'?

It is designed to undermine a political opponent
It attracts online advertising to a website
It presents only one side of a situation
It is a completely made up story

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of propaganda?

Hard facts
Fake news
Information that supports a particular point of view
Advertising

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason why governments may not act on issues affecting certain groups in society?

Apathy of the citizens
Fake news spread by the government
Lack of education of the citizens
Propaganda spread by the government

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between fake news and real news?

Fake news is based on hard facts, real news is not
Fake news is made to look real, real news is not
Fake news is spread rapidly on social media, real news is not
Fake news is one-sided, real news is not

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between bias and fake news?

Bias is presenting only one side of a situation, while fake news is a completely made up story
Bias and fake news are the same thing
Bias is a completely made up story, while fake news is presenting only one side of a situation
Bias is presenting both sides of a situation, while fake news is a completely made up story

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