Minimum Wage Article Quiz

Who reintroduced the bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025?

• The Supreme Court

• The President of the United States

• Democrats in Congress

• Republicans in Congress

Which two media outlets were mentioned as having a slant in their coverage on the minimum wage bill?

• The New York Times and The Washington Post

• BBC and Al Jazeera

• The Guardian and Fox Business

• CNN and MSNBC

What did the Congressional Budget Office's 2019 report predict about the minimum wage increase?

• It would boost wages for some workers but might also lead to job losses.

• It would significantly increase the national debt.

• It would have no significant impact on employment or poverty.

• It would decrease the overall economy's productivity.

How many workers did the CBO forecast would become jobless due to an increase to $15 minimum wage?

• About 500,000 workers

• 1.3 million workers

• Over 5 million workers

• 3.7 million workers

According to the CBO's median estimate, how many workers would see their wages rise with the $15 option?

• 27 million workers

• 10 million workers

• 17 million workers

• 5 million workers

What is a key marker of slant in news reporting, as demonstrated in the article about the city council's decision on park renovations?

• Reporting only on weekdays

• Interviewing many sources, including Rohan and Ava

• Using complex language

• Omitting certain data points, such as William's testimony

Which of the following best describes media bias by omission?

• Including all relevant data in a story

• Selectively using data to support a narrative

• Fact-checking every statement made in an article

• Using neutral language in reporting

What does the article suggest is important for understanding news stories?

• Ignoring data and statistics in news reports

• Getting news from multiple sources

• Relying on headlines for information

• Getting news from a single trusted source

What was the purpose of the AllSides article?

• To provide an in-depth analysis of the CBO report

• To highlight differences in media coverage on a political issue

• To promote a specific political agenda

• To argue against raising the minimum wage

Who reviewed the AllSides article for bias?

• A team of bipartisan lawmakers

• Independent fact-checkers

• Managing Editor Henry A. Brechter (Center bias) and Director of Marketing Julie Mastrine (Lean Right bias)

• A group of university professors