The Impact of Fake Social Media Accounts on US Political Polarization Quiz

To promote unity and understanding among Americans

To support specific political candidates in the U.S. elections

To expose fake content spread by other networks

To spread polarizing political content and divide the U.S. (correct)

They used real photos and names of American individuals without their consent.

They shared content only related to American politics.

They sported fake photos, names, and locations to appear like everyday American Facebook users. (correct)

They had no profile pictures but used American-sounding names and locations.

Engaging in direct messaging with real American users.

Hacking into genuine American accounts to spread content.

Creating original fake news articles and blog posts.

Resharing posts from X (formerly known as Twitter) created by politicians, news outlets, and others. (correct)

<p>They pulled content from both liberal and conservative sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As an attempt to divide the U.S. ahead of next year’s elections.</p> Signup and view all the answers