Q2Q2: BM 2.9 Media/Political Communication

What is the primary role of media in a democratic society?

• To entertain the public

• To inform citizens about current events

• To promote government policies

• To advertise products

Which of the following is an example of media bias?

• Reporting all sides of a story equally

• Favoring one political party over another in news coverage

• Providing factual information without opinion

• Broadcasting live events as they happen

How can social media influence public opinion during political campaigns?

• By providing a platform for political debates

• By allowing users to share personal opinions widely

• By restricting access to political information

• By offering discounts on campaign merchandise

What is media literacy?

• The ability to read newspapers

• The skill to critically analyze media content

• The knowledge of how to create a blog

• The understanding of how to use a camera

Which of the following best describes civic engagement?

• Watching political debates on television

• Actively participating in community and political activities

• Reading about historical events

• Listening to music about social issues

Identify a way in which media can impact political campaigns.

• By increasing voter turnout through awareness

• By reducing the number of candidates

• By eliminating political debates

• By controlling election outcomes

What is one potential negative impact of social media on public opinion?

• It provides real-time news updates

• It can spread misinformation quickly

• It allows for diverse viewpoints

• It connects people globally

Which of the following is a simple procedure to check for media bias?

• Trusting only one news source

• Comparing multiple news sources

• Ignoring all news reports

• Following only social media influencers

How does media play a role in shaping public opinion?

• By dictating what people should think

• By providing information that helps form opinions

• By censoring all negative news

• By only showing entertainment content

What is a common characteristic of biased media?

• Balanced reporting

• Use of loaded language

• Objective analysis

• Fact-based reporting