Election Subversion: John Oliver

What alarming trend regarding election administration does John Oliver highlight in the episode?

• Increase in poll workers

• Decline in voter registration

• Efforts to undermine the integrity of elections

• Rise in election funding

Which state is specifically mentioned by John Oliver as an example of election subversion efforts?

• California

• Texas

• Georgia

• Florida

What role does misinformation play in the context of election subversion, according to the episode?

• It strengthens voter confidence

• It helps in increasing voter turnout

• It fuels distrust in the electoral process

• It has no impact

What does John Oliver identify as a misleading narrative being spread about the 2020 elections?

• The accuracy of exit polls

• The security of mail-in voting

• The number of polling stations available

• The role of digital ads

What is a key tactic used by those aiming to subvert elections, as discussed in the episode?

• Increasing the number of voting machines

• Changing voter registration deadlines

• Intimidating election officials

• Promoting election day holidays

What does John Oliver cite as a consequence of undermining election officials' trustworthiness?

• Increased voter turnout

• Greater political unity

• Erosion of democratic norms

• Improved election accuracy

How does John Oliver describe the role of social media in election subversion?

• It serves as a neutral platform

• It helps disseminate accurate information

• It amplifies misinformation

• It reduces election participation

What specific example of a misinformation campaign does John Oliver mention in the episode?

• Claims about foreign interference

• False narratives about voter fraud

• Misinformation on candidate qualifications

• Incorrect voting instructions

Why does John Oliver believe that public awareness is critical in combating election subversion?

• It creates more divisive politics

• It distracts from other important issues

• It empowers citizens to demand accountability

• It has no significant effect

Who is funnier, John Oliver or Mr. Velasquez?

• Mr. Velasquez

  (just so you know, if you select this answer, you will get a 10 out of 10, regardless of how you answered all the other questions!)

• John Oliver

  (if you select this answer, you will get it wrong, and I will not like you for the rest of the semester!)