How can we improve democracy in the UK?
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- In this lesson, we will explore the different ways in which democracy could be improved within the UK. In particular, we will analyse and explore the debate around allowing 16 year olds to vote.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What are the three types of media:
Judiciary, executive and the legislature
Tabloid and broadsheet
Q2.
What does media freedom mean?
Freedom of the media is the principle that the media must be restricted at all times.
Freedom of the media means to allow everyone access to free magazines.
Q3.
In a democracy, the media's role is to hold government to account.
False
Q4.
Another role of the media is to:
Represent information that is not true.
Represent the different views of the journalist.
Q5.
How is the media controlled?
Through government interference.
Through the public boycotting different media sources.
Q6.
Why is the media important in a democracy?
because the media can ensure that actions of the government are kept secret.
because the media can support the government so that it is strong and stable.
5 Questions
Q1.
What are the different ways of improving democracy?
Introduce limits on voting.
Only increase the use of referendums
Q2.
Which out of the four nations have not lowered the voting age?
England and Scotland
Wales and Scotland
Q3.
Which statement supports lowering the voting age?
16-17 year olds are not mature enough to vote.
Young voters are less likely to vote and this will result in a decline in turnout.
Q4.
Which statement suggests the voting age should NOT be lowered?
Voting at 16 would match other aspects of citizenship available at that age e.g joining the army.
Young people may well have a better knowledge of issues than some older people.
Q5.
Why might lowering the voting age help improve democracy?
It will lower the age at which you can become an MP
It will protect human rights.