WorksheetsMedia and Propaganda
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the best source of information about a the views of a candidate running for re-election?
Their Tik Tok postings
Their voting record in office
Ads mailed to voters
Ads put out by a PAC
Which type of communication is shown in this poster?
accurate
informative
propagandized
biased
Which propaganda technique is represented by the quote, "My opponent is a tree-hugger."
bandwagon
card stacking
name calling
testimonial
A candidate for office posts a TikTok of them dancing with their family. What does this symbolize?
Voters can understand the candidate's positions on issues.
Voters can relate to the candidate
The candidate has leadership qualities.
The candidate is a taxpayer.
Select all examples of mass media
TV
Newspapers
magazines
Which option represents symbolism?
A political poster with a photograph of the president
An ad encouraging people to register to vote
A TV advertisement featuring the plans a candidate has for when the get elected.
A political poster with a bald eagle flying in front of an American Flag.
Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?
supreme court justices
elected officials
interest groups
military officers
Which is an example of the media serving as a watchdog?
A journalist reporting about a government official taking a bribe.
A journalist discovers a senator plans to retire.
A journalist reporting about the upcoming school board meeting
A journalist reporting which way a Congressperson voted on a bill.
How might a political action committee influence government?
send a letter to a U.S. Senator’s supporters
contribute money to a U.S. Senate campaign
write a letter to a newspaper about a U.S. Senator
contribute money to a charity in a U.S. Senator’s state
Which is NOT a way that the media influences government?
Gatekeeping the information the public receives
Exposing corruption in the government
Running ads for a variety of products
Running a story about child poverty
Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions?
Gathering signatures for a petition
Watching political debates on television
Discussing political issues at work
Collecting opinions for a yearbook
Which of the following is a reason that politicians leak information about proposed plans to the press?
to hide corruption
to hurt the news media
to protect national security
to test public reaction to an idea (public sphere)
