Social Media's Impact on Politics

The video discusses the increasing spending by politicians on social media and its effectiveness. It highlights the importance of consistent and authentic communication to engage voters, especially the youth. Success stories of politicians like Ted Lieu and Donald Trump are mentioned. However, the video also addresses the drawbacks, such as the risk of creating partisan echo chambers and the fatigue of political content among users. It concludes by discussing the limitations of social media and the need for direct communication with voters.

What was the estimated amount spent by political campaigns on digital advertising in 2016?

• 1.4 million dollars

• 1.4 billion dollars

• 1.4 trillion dollars

• 1.4 thousand dollars

According to Hameed Bin Das, what is a key factor for politicians using social media effectively?

• Infrequent posting

• Using complex language

• Consistency

• Ignoring current events

Which politician's tweet won the most viral post during a House Democrats online competition?

• Bernie Sanders

• Ted Lieu

• Barack Obama

• Hillary Clinton

Which politician is known for having a significant presence on Twitter?

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• Kamala Harris

• Nancy Pelosi

What is one of the drawbacks of politicians using social media?

• More reliable information

• Higher campaign costs

• Creation of partisan echo chambers

• Increased voter engagement

What did the Pew Research Center find about social media users before the 2016 election?

• They were indifferent to political content

• They were worn out by political content

• They were more engaged with political content

• They preferred traditional media

How can politicians avoid creating partisan echo chambers according to Ben Das?

• By avoiding social media

• By using more advertisements

• By speaking directly to voters as a whole

• By targeting specific audiences

What was a significant finding about political content on Facebook and Twitter?

• It was more reliable than news media

• It was less partisan than news media

• It was more partisan and unreliable than news media

• It was ignored by most users

What is a limitation of social media in political communication?

• It reaches all parts of the country

• It may not reach all demographics

• It is free of cost

• It is always reliable

What is one way politicians can engage with voters beyond social media?

• By using automated messages

• By increasing online ads

• By talking to them in person

• By sending more emails