Political Campaigns and Finance Quiz

What is the role of a campaign manager?

• To create advertisements for the campaign

• To manage the candidate's schedule

• To be responsible for the overall strategy and planning of a campaign

• To handle the campaign's finances

What are political action committees (PACs)?

• Groups that organize debates

• Organizations formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates

• Committees that create campaign advertisements

• Teams that manage social media accounts

What is soft money?

• Money raised by a political party for general purposes

• Direct contributions to a candidate’s campaign

• Funds used exclusively for advertisements

• Money designated for a specific candidate

Which medium is easier to raise funds through in modern-day election campaigns?

• Television

• Radio

• Internet and Social Media

• Newspapers

What is a common feature of both television and internet/social media in election campaigns?

• Easier to raise funds

• Communicate with voters

• Negative ads

• More advertising opportunities

What impact do debates have on undecided voters according to the document?

• They have no impact

• They confuse undecided voters

• They affect undecided voters

• They only impact decided voters

What purpose can propaganda serve in a television commercial or debate performance?

• To provide unbiased information to the public.

• To entertain the audience with humor.

• To influence voters' opinions by using unobjective methods of appealing to emotions and referencing rumors.

• To offer a balanced view of all candidates.

Which propaganda technique involves urging voters to support a candidate because everyone else is?

• Card Stacking

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Labeling

Which technique involves having a well-known or highly regarded person urge voters for their support?

• Transfer

• Testimonial

• Glittering Generality

• Common Man Appeal

Which propaganda technique involves associating a positive or negative symbol with a candidate?

• Labeling

• Transfer

• Card Stacking

• Bandwagon