12 Questions
What is the role of social media in promoting participatory democracy?
Transforming participants into opinion leaders and shapers
How did social media influence voters in the 2012 election according to the text?
Urged voters to vote through family and friends
What fundraising method was found to be more effective than traditional strategies according to the text?
Small donations via text messaging or social media
How did Obama's campaign leverage online fundraising according to the text?
Utilized social media platforms effectively for fundraising
What is one way social media influences political campaigns according to the text?
Encouraging active participation and donations
What is the primary purpose of political attack ads according to the text?
To negatively influence public opinion about opponents
Why are political attack ads considered risky?
They can backfire and make opponents look better.
What happened in the 1993 Kim Campbell's Conservative ad mentioned in the text?
It made fun of Jean Chretien's face and backfired.
Why do candidates have to be strategic with negative ads?
To avoid giving too much attention to opponents.
How can opponents use negative ads against them to their advantage?
By garnering support and sympathy from viewers.
What is a potential consequence of social media and attack ads in Canadian politics?
Increased division among voters.
How has social media become a check on power in Canadian politics?
By allowing citizens to hold politicians more accountable.
Test your knowledge on how social media impacts political campaigns. Explore how social networks facilitate participatory democracy and influence public opinion. Learn about the role of social media in promoting voter engagement and shaping candidate discussions.
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