How is local government structured?
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- In this lesson, we will look at who holds power in local government, as well as the key roles of backbench councillors, councillor cabinet members and council officers.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is meant by the term devolution?
The giving of independence to administrations away from UK Parliament
The process of becoming bigger by holding all the power.
Q2.
Which of the following does not have devolved power by the UK Parliament?
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Q3.
Which devolved administration is also known as the Senedd Cyrmu?
Northern Ireland
Scotland
UK Parliament
Q4.
True or false, those that are members in devolved governments, can sit in the UK Parliament at Westminster.
False
Q5.
True or false, the UK Parliament is the only administration to decide on 'reserved' matters
False
6 Questions
Q1.
True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?
True
Q2.
Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?
Censored by the government
Controlled by the government
Does not take responsibility for their actions
Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?
Exchanging ideas and opinions
Holding those in power to account
Informing and influencing the public
Q4.
Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?
MPs have a right to privacy
The Daily Telegraph went against the spirit of the Editors' Code of Conduct
This was not in the public interest
Q5.
Which of these statements support the view that the media in the UK is NOT effective in keeping citizens informed about politics?
Newspapers are free from political interference in the UK and so the ‘freedom of the press’ means it can be effective in keeping UK citizens well informed.
The media have the right to report on issues of public interest, this is used to ensure citizens have accurate information about political matters.
The media plays a key role in holding those in power to account. For example, in 2009 the Daily Telegraph investigated MPs’ expenses claims.
Q6.
The BUG technique is used to help you think carefully about what an exam question means. BUG means....?
Blue Underline Go
Box Underline Give
Box Understanding Go