What do local councils do?
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- In this lesson, we will explore the roles that local councils play in their community and what services they supply. We will also interview a local councillor and consider what role councillors play in the planning process for new developments in local communities.
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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.
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6 Questions
Q1.
True or false? Local councillors sit in Parliament
True
Q2.
Which one of these is NOT a role of a local councillor?
Making decisions about policing of the area
Providing community leadership of their area
Representing an area
Taking part in planning and licensing decisions
Q3.
True or false? Local councillors attend committee meetings, which make decisions about a local area or look into an issue
False
Q4.
True or false? Local councils make planning decisions about developments in their area
False
Q5.
True or false? Councillor Sophie said that councillors are often the first and last point of call for advice and that people often feel comfortable coming to her
False
Q6.
Who sits on the committees that make decisions about planning developments in local areas?
Government Ministers
Members of the media
The public