4. Evaluating Election Information
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jessica Baron
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35 Slides • 23 Questions
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Why is it important to evaluate election information before making decisions about voting?
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Can you explain the purpose or motive of the information?
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Can you identify the source of the information?
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Multiple Choice
What is the main purpose of the message shared by the David Suzuki Foundation in the first image?
To encourage people to vote for a specific party
To inform people about the election date
To advocate for environmental values during the election
To entertain viewers with political satire
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Multiple Choice
How do advocacy groups like the David Suzuki Foundation influence voters during an election?
By providing entertainment
By sharing messages about important issues
By reporting news stories
By organizing debates between candidates
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Fill in the Blanks
Satire is a form of content that aims to
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Open Ended
Compare the purpose of the content produced by CBC in images 2 and 3. How do their purposes differ?
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Open Ended
Why is it important for voters to understand the rules and information provided by news media during an election?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are common sources of election information?
News media
Satirical programs
Advocacy groups
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of professional news reporting?
It is meant to inform the public.
It includes the reporter’s personal opinions.
It uses a neutral tone.
It is based on verified facts.
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Multiple Select
Which of the following statements about opinion content in news media are correct?
Opinion content is always marked as 'Opinion' or 'Commentary'.
Opinion content tries to persuade readers.
Opinion content never uses facts.
Opinion content is meant to inform, not persuade.
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Open Ended
Explain the difference between fact-based reporting and opinion content in news media.
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Experts who discuss political topics on television or Internet news shows are often called
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Election Agency?
Endorsing political candidates
Providing accurate information about voting
Persuading voters to support a party
Reporting news stories
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Open Ended
Describe two ways advocacy groups try to influence public opinion during an election.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the role of influencers in shaping public opinion during elections?
They only share verified facts.
They can express personal beliefs and opinions.
They never spread false information.
They are required to remain neutral.
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Open Ended
How can you distinguish between a fact and an opinion when reading news or social media posts?
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Multiple Select
Select all the statements that are opinions.
John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada.
John A. Macdonald was the best prime minister in the history of Canada.
Addressing the cost of living is the most important issue in the upcoming federal election.
The next federal election will be held on April 28, 2025.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is a fact?
John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada.
John A. Macdonald was the best prime minister in the history of Canada.
Addressing the cost of living is the most important issue in the upcoming federal election.
Politicians should care about what young people think.
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False information can spread quickly because people sometimes share it by
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Open Ended
Explain how facts, opinions, and false information can influence people's understanding of political events.
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Open Ended
Reflecting on what you learned, why do you think it is important to evaluate the purpose behind election information before trusting it?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose for creating election information?
To inform about the voting process
To persuade support for a candidate
To advocate for a cause
To sell products
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