CE.5cFCPS DRAFT Sources cited in notes section of each slide The Role of the Media in the Political Process

Voters evaluate information presented in political campaigns to make reasoned choices among candidates.

The media plays an important role in the political process.

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Strategies for Evaluating Campaign Speeches, Literature, and Advertisements for Accuracy

1.Separating fact from fiction Fact Fiction

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2.Detecting bias I promise to help all the women workers…

3.Evaluating sources

4.Identifying propaganda

Mass Media Roles in Elections

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1.Identifying candidates Democrats Republicans

2.Emphasizing selected issues

3.Writing editorials, creating political cartoons, and publishing op-ed pieces

4.Broadcasting different points of view

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So what? What is important to understand about this?

Voters evaluate information presented in political campaigns to make reasoned choices among candidates.

The media plays an important role in the political process.

Discussion Question 1.How do citizens make informed choices in elections? 2.How does the media play a role in the political process?

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1.Candidates for political office generally do a great deal of advertising. Which of the following is NOT a reason for candidates to advertise? a.accurately show their position on issues b.seek campaign donations c.influence voters d.become wealthy

2.Responsible voters in elections will do which of the following when it comes to making a decision with their vote? a.believe propaganda supporting their own opinions b.believe bias and opinionated advertising c.separate fact from opinion, and evaluate sources d.identify bias and support it

3.Which of the following can have the most impact on a political election? a.the church b.the mass media c.political action committees d.campaign speeches

4.Which of the following is NOT an example of mass media? a.Television b.Radio c.Books d.Community meetings

5.The media play a very important role in the political process of elections. They help… a.to select candidates that will be popular with voters. b.highlight campaign issues and community concerns. c.by broadcasting their preferred point of view. d.by broadcasting jokes or publishing cartoons.

6.To evaluate advertisements accurately, people must… a.use the scientific method. b.separate fact from opinion. c.read the newspaper every day. d.watch many news programs.