09 - How Presidential Elections Work

What is a closed primary in the context of US presidential elections?

• A primary where any registered voter can vote.

• A primary where only registered voters who have pre-identified their party registration can vote.

• A primary where voters can vote in only one party’s primary.

• A primary where registered independents can participate by declaring the party primary in which they prefer to vote.

What percentage of Americans visited a fake news source in the weeks prior to the 2016 election?

• 10%

• 15%

• 27%

• 35%

Which of the following news sources is mentioned as a major source of news in the text?

• The New York Times

• BuzzFeed

• Reddit

• Instagram

What action did President Trump take regarding federal government’s subscription to certain publications?

• He increased the subscription.

• He canceled the subscription.

• He promoted the subscription.

• He ignored the subscription.

Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice given to help stave off fake news and misinformation?

• Consume a variety of well-respected news sources.

• Avoid getting your news exclusively from social media.

• Forward or retweet links to articles you haven’t read.

• Practice consuming news dispassionately.