Decline?

Decline?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the complexities of leadership and truth, highlighting the deliberate misrepresentation in politics that hinders critical discourse. It provides a historical context of political lying, showing that concerns about dishonesty are not new. The role of media in holding politicians accountable is examined, alongside the challenges faced by modern journalism, such as limited resources and the influence of media conglomerates.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key concern about political misrepresentation in the American system today?

There is less media coverage of political issues.

There is a deliberate distortion of statements and events.

Politicians are more honest than before.

Politicians are delivering on all their promises.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker challenge the idea of a 'golden age' of honesty in politics?

By stating that politicians have always been honest.

By arguing that concerns about political lying are a recent phenomenon.

By highlighting that complaints about political dishonesty have been constant throughout history.

By suggesting that political honesty is a modern development.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges faced by journalists today in exposing political deceit?

An abundance of resources and support.

Limited resources and media control.

An increase in public trust in media.

A lack of interest in political issues.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the media play in addressing political misrepresentation?

It helps uncover and expose political deceit.

It supports political misrepresentation.

It ignores political issues.

It only focuses on entertainment news.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the rapid response capability of media and the internet affected political misrepresentation?

It has increased the spread of misinformation.

It has made it easier for politicians to misrepresent facts.

It has made it harder for people to get away with misrepresentation.

It has reduced the ability to quickly respond to rumors.

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