Review for test on 2/2

Explain the voting process in a presidential election.

• Voting is done through a secret underground network

• Eligible citizens casting their votes for their preferred candidate

• Citizens must pass a difficult test to be able to vote

• Only politicians are allowed to vote

What role does the media play in shaping public opinion during an election campaign?

• The media only reports facts and does not influence public perception

• The media provides information, influences perceptions, and sets the agenda for public discourse.

• The media has no impact on public opinion during an election campaign

• The media has a minimal role in shaping public opinion during an election campaign

Describe the purpose and function of the Electoral College in the United States.

• The Electoral College is a group of college students studying political science

• The purpose of the Electoral College is to formally elect the President and Vice President of the United States.

• The Electoral College is in charge of creating new election laws

• The Electoral College is responsible for organizing political debates

What factors can influence voter turnout in an election?

• Weather conditions, economic factors

• Demographic factors, political interest

• Social media influence, celebrity endorsements

• Education level, employment status

Discuss the impact of social media on modern election campaigns.

• Social media has no impact on modern election campaigns.

• Traditional media has a bigger impact on modern election campaigns.

• Social media has a significant impact on modern election campaigns.

• Modern election campaigns are not affected by social media.

What are some strategies used by political parties to mobilize voters during an election?

• Sending personalized letters to voters

• Hosting bake sales and car washes

• Creating a new political party mascot

• Door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, social media campaigns, organizing rallies and events, targeted advertising

CE. 5c While the media sometimes uses misleading information called propaganda, more often it uses bias, which means –

• Broadcasting different points of view
• Separating fact from opinion
• Favoring one side over the other
• Rising campaign costs

Using a picture or word as a representation of something else is an example of:

• bias

• convey

• symbolism

• lobbying

Which option presents a clear point of view?

• Bias

• Propaganda

• Symbolism

• Metaphor

The poster was created in 1917. Which type of communication is shown in this poster?

• accurate

• biased

• informational

• propagandized