How well does the media hold those in power to account?
How well does the media hold those in power to account?
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- In this lesson, we will use a case study of the MPs' expenses scandal to explore how the media supports the values of a democracy.
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5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, journalists should aim to be biased when they are reporting on a story?
True
Q2.
Which of the following sets out the regulations to be followed by the BBC?
NUJ Code of Conduct
The Editors' Code of Practice
Q3.
True or false, a story about a reformed criminal winning the lottery is in the public interest?
True
Q4.
What was the Leveson Inquiry set up to investigate?
Payments given to criminals for information
The rules which should be set out for the BBC in the Royal Charter
Who owns newspapers in the UK
Q5.
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 the public
5 Questions
Q1.
True or false, a story about a member of a pop group having plastic surgery on their nose is in the public interest?
True
Q2.
Which of the following is NOT a key value in a democracy?
Freedom of assembly
Political parties
Regular elections
Q3.
True or false, one way the media can support democratic values is by ensuring they publish accurate information?
False
Q4.
Which newspaper broke the story about the MPs expenses scandal?
The Daily Mail
The Guardian
The Times
Q5.
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