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 * Tips on Being Informed**


 * Television is an easy and common way to stay informed. There are cable stations that have 24 hour news. The Internet is another way since there are blogs and message board forums on pretty much every issue. Twitter is yet another way people discuss political issues. However, it's important to understand that there are two sides to every issue. If you watch one news show or look at one Internet site for all of your information, you very well may be getting a fair and balanced viewpoint, but you could be getting a biased report. A bias is when someone giving information feels strongly about a particular issue and doesn't give you both sides of the argument. **(9)** Why is it important for you to be informed on how both Republicans and Democrats feel about an issue before you decide which you feel is correct? **(10)**Why would it be a good idea to look up information you hear about a particular issue?


 * Campaign ads/commercials are common in elections. There are certainly reasons to be cautious in terms of ads. Often times candidates running for office will exaggerate the good points about themselves and the negatives about their opponents. **(11)** Why do you think it's important to verify information shown on campaign ads.


 * Each candidate that runs for an elected position has a web page. **(12)** Why would it be a good idea to visit the web sites of all candidates that you would have the option to vote for?

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