Election Campaign Strategies Quiz

What is one way individuals can campaign during elections?

• Handing out leaflets

• Passing legislation

• Hosting TV debates

• Organising polling stations

What is a benefit of canvassing during an election campaign?

• It guarantees voter turnout

• It lets parties fundraise more easily

• It allows supporters to vote early

• It allows parties to explain policies in detail to voters

What percentage of election leaflets contained tactical messages in 2024, according to a professor from the University of Nottingham?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the purpose of targeted material in election campaigns, according to the Labour Party in 2019?

• To persuade MPs to change policies

• To identify and remind supporters to vote

• To raise funds through advertising

• To inform media outlets about the party

Why do political parties use social media in campaigns?

• To discourage public debate

• To increase voter apathy

• To reach a wider audience

• To limit information flow

In the 2024 election, which platform did parties use for the first time persistently after the announcement?

• Instagram

• Snapchat

• YouTube

• TikTok

What was the key word used on Labour's posters and banners in 2024?

• Progress

• Future

• Change

• Unity

Why do parties use media during campaigns?

• To avoid door-to-door canvassing completely

• To gain support and reach more voters

• To manipulate public finances

• To create new political laws

How many people watched the 2024 BBC multi-party TV debate on average?

• 3.2 million

• 2.1 million

• 1.5 million

• 4.5 million

According to a survey, what percentage of people still get their political information from National TV News?

• 32%

• 45%

• 28%

• 50%