A widely circulated story that is often false or exaggerated, but is presented as true.

A type of political satire that uses humor to criticize politicians or political parties.

A form of political propaganda that is used to spread misinformation or disinformation.

A type of political speech that is used to persuade voters to support a particular candidate or party.

Political urban legends are typically false or exaggerated, while political myths are always true.

Political urban legends are often spread through word-of-mouth, while political myths are typically found in written sources.

Political urban legends are typically about contemporary events, while political myths are often about historical events.

Political urban legends are often used to criticize politicians or political parties, while political myths are often used to glorify them.

The story that President Obama was not born in the United States.

The story that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job.

The story that the moon landing was faked.

All of the above.

They can shape public opinion and influence political decisions.

They can polarize the electorate and make it more difficult to reach consensus.

They can lead to distrust of the government and the media.

All of the above.

Educate the public about the dangers of political urban legends.

Encourage critical thinking and skepticism.

Promote media literacy.

All of the above.