Question

7 multiple choice 1 point
investigative journalism that exposes government wrongdoing:
○ prevents polarization by limiting criticism of public officials
○ always increases public trust by confirming honest leadership
○ reduces political engagement by eliminating media oversight
○ can increase trust through transparency or reduce trust through scandal

8 multiple choice 1 point
fake news spreading widely during elections can:
○ increase turnout by clarifying issues for undecided voters
○ decrease polarization by promoting mixed political messages
○ mislead voters and weaken confidence in electoral outcomes
○ improve fact - checking because misinformation is rare online

9 multiple choice 1 point
a student argues that personalization algorithms “show you more of what you like.”
a major risk is that these algorithms may:
○ improve debate quality by promoting neutral discussions
○ reduce bias by highlighting a wide range of perspectives
○ strengthen civic unity by balancing political messages
○ deepen polarization by limiting exposure to opposing ideas

Explanation:

Question 7

Investigative journalism exposing government wrongdoing: Option 1 is wrong as it doesn't limit criticism. Option 2 is wrong as it doesn't always confirm honest leadership. Option 3 is wrong as it doesn't eliminate media oversight. Option 4 is correct because exposing wrongdoing can increase trust via transparency (showing accountability) or reduce it if scandals make people lose faith.

Fake news during elections: Option 1 is wrong (fake news doesn't clarify). Option 2 is wrong (it increases polarization). Option 3 is correct as fake news misleads voters and undermines confidence in results. Option 4 is wrong (misinformation is common online, not rare).

Personalization algorithms: Options 1, 2, 3 are wrong (they don't promote neutrality, reduce bias, or balance messages). Option 4 is correct as showing only liked content limits exposure to opposing ideas, deepening polarization.

Answer:

D. Can increase trust through transparency or reduce trust through scandal

Question 8