6. Political Participation

The Media’s Role In Elections — Quiz

Test your understanding of the media’s role in elections with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is one major way the media can influence elections in the United States?

Question 2

What does the term agenda setting mean in the context of election coverage?

Question 3

What is horse-race coverage in elections?

Question 4

How can biased media coverage affect voters?

Question 5

Which media function is most directly connected to helping voters compare candidates during a campaign?
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