Bare Bones SOL CE 5C and 5D

Individuals will receive a lot of information during a campaign, how do they evaluate it. First you must separate​ (a)   . Then you have to detect​ (b)   to see if the information favors one candidate over the other. Next evaluate the ​ (c)   is it coming from someone who you can trust. Finally identify​ (d)   or any message that is trying to mislead.

• fact from opinion
• bias
• source
• propaganda
• liberal from conservative
• media
• timeliness
• political party

Separate Fact From Opinion: Which of the following statements is a fact?

• Senator Roberts wrote a bill that would lower taxes on middle class families.

• Senator Roberts is good for the economy.

• Senator Roberts supports the working man.

Detect Bias: Which of the following websites would give the most unbiased information about a candidate?

• www.demsrock24.com

• www.voterepub.org

• www.uscongress.gov

Evaluate Sources: Where could I find the best source of information about a candidate for Senator.

• A copy of his voting record on bills in the U.S. Senate.

• A TV advertisement made by his political party.

• A radio podcast where his opponent was a guest.

Identify Propaganda: Which advertisement would you expect to see made by a candidate for office?

• A video of him and his family aboard a yacht.

• A video of him driving to work in a Mercedes Benz.

• A video of him standing in a group of construction workers with a hard hat.

The media influences elections in many ways. They​ (a)   who will be running for office. They emphasize​ (b)   that they feel are important. They give their opinions through​ (c)   that they write and drawings called ​ (d)   and broadcast​ (e)   ,

• identify candidates
• specific issues
• editorials
• political cartoons
• different points of view.
• name who they want to win
• only the people who they support
• advertisements
• posters
• only one of the candidates

The rising cost of campaigns has caused candidates to do extensive​ (a)   It has ​ (b)   who can run for office and given an advantage to​ (c)   candidates. Encouraged the development of ​ (d)   who give large sums of money to candidates. Gives​ (e)   increased influence.

• fundraising.
• limited
• wealthy
• political action committees
• special interest groups
• speeches
• increased
• poor
• political parties
• the media

While campaign finance reform has ​ (a)   the amount of money an individual can give. Individuals, businesses, and organizations can give​ (b)   amounts of money through ​ (c)   .

• limited
• unlimited
• political action committees
• increased
• small
• the media

Match the following scenarios or items to the role of the media.

• Broadcast Different Points of View

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• Identify Candidates for Office

• 
• Emphasize Specific Issues

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• Create Opinionated Pieces

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