Media In Elections
What is the major role of the press in a democratic society?
to inform the public about important events
What is the main purpose of a political party?
to raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates or issues
Why are campaign contributions important?
they help fund campaign activities like ads and rallies
What is civil discourse?
respectful discussions of public issues
How does a candidate win an election through the Electoral College?
by getting a majority of the Electoral votes
A headline that only highlights one side of a political argument is________ __________.
media bias
Which amendment protects freedom of the press?
First
The high cost of being elected is changing public office because
it gives an advantage to wealthy candidates
Political view that is in the middle of the conservative-liberal split.
moderate
Which party is the left and liberal and blue party.
Democratic Party
When evaluating a news article, which question is most helpful?
who created this information and why
What is the role of voters in a democracy?
to choose leaders through elections
Why do political campaigns need large amounts of money?
to fund advertising, events, staff, and outreach
Political views that favor big government, promote equality, tend to be in the Democrat Party.
Liberal
Which party is the red, right, and conservative party?
Republican Party
Sharing a petition online is an example of________
How do Political Parties help voters?
present ideas and information about the candidates
What is the main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
to raise and spend money to support or oppose candidates or issues
Political views that favor small government and traditional views. Tend to be in Republican party.
Conservative
What is the first step in voting in an election?
register to vote
what is the motivation behind a media message
the reason the creator wants to inform, persuade, or entertain
What is a candidate?
a person running for political office
What is the most common concerns about campaign costs?
They may give more power to wealthy donors
swing states
How old do you have to be to vote in an election?
18