Functions, Similarities & Differences, and Media

What is one role of the media in elections?

• To create laws

• To identify candidates

• To vote for citizens

• To fund campaigns

How does the media help citizens during elections?

• By making decisions for them

• By helping them make informed decisions

• By ignoring issues

• By hiding information

What is one way to evaluate campaign material for truth and accuracy?

• Ignore all sources

• Accept all opinions as facts

• Separate fact from opinion

• Trust all advertisements

Which of the following is NOT a role of the media in the voting process?

• Focusing public attention on issues

• Giving government officials a place to communicate

• Writing editorials

• Counting votes

Democrat/Liberal Platform is to the ________ of the political spectrum.

• Left

• Right

• Center

The donkey represents which political party?

• The Democratic Party

• Green Party

• The Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

The elephant represents which political party?

• Democratic Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party
• Republican Party

Which party supports universal healthcare?

• Green Party
• Libertarian Party
• Democratic Party
• Republican Party

Which political party supports fewer social programs?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

Which political party supports big government?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Libertarian Party
• Green Party