Election Campaign
Questions
1. Before watching the BtN story, predict what you think it is going to be about.
2. In 1972 what type of campaign helped win an election?
3. Why are TV advertisements not as effective as they used to be?
4. On which TV program do you see the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader nearly every night during
an election campaign?
5. What US president was praised for running a great social media campaign?
6. Why do you think social media is so useful during an election campaign?
7. List some types of social media that politicians use to help their campaigns.
8. What type of social media uses tweeting?
a. YouTube
b. Facebook
c. Twitter
9. List three strategies that are used by political leaders in their election campaigns.
10. Research Question: Name the current Prime Minister and Opposition Leader.
2. In 1972 what type of campaign helped win an election?
3. Why are TV advertisements not as effective as they used to be?
4. On which TV program do you see the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader nearly every night during
an election campaign?
5. What US president was praised for running a great social media campaign?
6. Why do you think social media is so useful during an election campaign?
7. List some types of social media that politicians use to help their campaigns.
8. What type of social media uses tweeting?
a. YouTube
b. Facebook
c. Twitter
9. List three strategies that are used by political leaders in their election campaigns.
10. Research Question: Name the current Prime Minister and Opposition Leader.