POLITICAL COMMUNICATION EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1.
What is political communication?
A. Writing poetry about politics
B. The exchange of political messages between leaders, media, and citizens
C. Selling products
D. Editing films
Correct Answer: B. The exchange of political messages between leaders, media, and citizens
Rationale: Political communication involves how political information is created, shared, and
interpreted.
2.
The main purpose of political communication is to:
A. Confuse voters
B. Inform, persuade, and influence public opinion
C. Avoid elections
D. Promote entertainment
Correct Answer: B. Inform, persuade, and influence public opinion
Rationale: Political communication shapes how people understand politics and governance.
3.
Who are the main actors in political communication?
A. Farmers only
B. Politicians, media, and citizens
,C. Doctors only
D. Engineers only
Correct Answer: B. Politicians, media, and citizens
Rationale: These groups interact in the political communication process.
4.
What is political messaging?
A. Random talking
B. Communication of political ideas and policies
C. Sports commentary
D. Music production
Correct Answer: B. Communication of political ideas and policies
Rationale: Political messages communicate party positions and policies.
5.
A political campaign is:
A. A sports event
B. Organized effort to win elections
C. A music concert
D. A weather report
Correct Answer: B. Organized effort to win elections
Rationale: Campaigns aim to persuade voters.
6.
What is propaganda?
A. Balanced reporting
B. Biased or misleading information used to influence opinions
C. Academic writing
D. Scientific research
, Correct Answer: B. Biased or misleading information used to influence opinions
Rationale: Propaganda often manipulates public perception.
7.
Political advertising is used to:
A. Sell goods
B. Promote political candidates or parties
C. Print newspapers
D. Broadcast sports only
Correct Answer: B. Promote political candidates or parties
Rationale: Political ads persuade voters.
8.
What is public opinion?
A. Private thoughts only
B. Collective attitudes of citizens on political issues
C. Government laws
D. Media equipment
Correct Answer: B. Collective attitudes of citizens on political issues
Rationale: Public opinion reflects societal views.
9.
The media in political communication acts as a:
A. Printer
B. Messenger between government and citizens
C. Bank
D. Hospital
Correct Answer: B. Messenger between government and citizens
Rationale: Media transmits political information.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER WITH
EXPLANATION GRADED A+ STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1.
What is political communication?
A. Writing poetry about politics
B. The exchange of political messages between leaders, media, and citizens
C. Selling products
D. Editing films
Correct Answer: B. The exchange of political messages between leaders, media, and citizens
Rationale: Political communication involves how political information is created, shared, and
interpreted.
2.
The main purpose of political communication is to:
A. Confuse voters
B. Inform, persuade, and influence public opinion
C. Avoid elections
D. Promote entertainment
Correct Answer: B. Inform, persuade, and influence public opinion
Rationale: Political communication shapes how people understand politics and governance.
3.
Who are the main actors in political communication?
A. Farmers only
B. Politicians, media, and citizens
,C. Doctors only
D. Engineers only
Correct Answer: B. Politicians, media, and citizens
Rationale: These groups interact in the political communication process.
4.
What is political messaging?
A. Random talking
B. Communication of political ideas and policies
C. Sports commentary
D. Music production
Correct Answer: B. Communication of political ideas and policies
Rationale: Political messages communicate party positions and policies.
5.
A political campaign is:
A. A sports event
B. Organized effort to win elections
C. A music concert
D. A weather report
Correct Answer: B. Organized effort to win elections
Rationale: Campaigns aim to persuade voters.
6.
What is propaganda?
A. Balanced reporting
B. Biased or misleading information used to influence opinions
C. Academic writing
D. Scientific research
, Correct Answer: B. Biased or misleading information used to influence opinions
Rationale: Propaganda often manipulates public perception.
7.
Political advertising is used to:
A. Sell goods
B. Promote political candidates or parties
C. Print newspapers
D. Broadcast sports only
Correct Answer: B. Promote political candidates or parties
Rationale: Political ads persuade voters.
8.
What is public opinion?
A. Private thoughts only
B. Collective attitudes of citizens on political issues
C. Government laws
D. Media equipment
Correct Answer: B. Collective attitudes of citizens on political issues
Rationale: Public opinion reflects societal views.
9.
The media in political communication acts as a:
A. Printer
B. Messenger between government and citizens
C. Bank
D. Hospital
Correct Answer: B. Messenger between government and citizens
Rationale: Media transmits political information.
