In the Weeks Leading Up to an Election the Media

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the weeks leading up to an election the media are filled with campaign ads, some of which are emotionally charged and some of which make highly negative claims about candidates for office or propositions on the ballot. A strong critical thinker would be wise to treat all campaign ads as __________.

• A) true claims provided by trustworthy experts
• B) false and ugly claims made by unethical individuals and organizations
• C) cynical attempts to frighten and mislead the voting public
• D) sincere attempts to fully and accurately inform the voting public
• E) influential manifestations of free speech, which need to be fact-checked

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