Election Influenza
Critical Analysis
What portion of Americans say it is likely that Russia or other foreign governments will attempt to influence the U.S. presidential election this November?
What is one trend or change over time you see in the data?
What is the big picture the data tells?
Why do you think that is?
What is one consequence of this data?
Given the likelihood and fear of foreign interference, explain whether most Americans will view the election results as legitimate.
How does party affiliation impact opinion regarding foreign interference in U.S. elections.
What do you think explains this difference between parties?
Most Americans think the U.S. isn’t doing enough to combat foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Do you agree with this assessment?
Why do you think the U.S. government isn’t doing more to combat foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election?
What is one step the U.S. government could take to limit foreign interference in U.S. elections?
Do you think it is likely that Russia or other foreign governments will attempt to influence the U.S. presidential election this November?
Learning Extension
Read the Pew Research Center’s report on American attitudes towards foreign interference in U.S. elections. Or go right to the source and read the Report - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. election.
Action Extension
Contact the White House and share your ideas about Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
