Practising what we have learned: how well does the media hold those in power to account?

Practising what we have learned: how well does the media hold those in power to account?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look back at some of the material that we have previously covered on the media. We will then look at the different types of exam questions that we will encounter. Finally we will look at a technique for answering these exam questions well.

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6 Questions

Q1.
True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?
Correct answer: False
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
Correct answer: Free, transparent and accountable
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
Correct answer: Telling the public how they should think
Q4.
Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?
Correct answer: It was in the public interest as it was a misuse of public money
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.
Correct answer: Newspapers are politically biased anyway and this affects the way they report information to citizens.
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 claim”.
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
Correct answer: Box Underline Glance
Box Understanding Go

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UnitCitizenship / Practising what we have learnt

Citizenship