What is the role of the media in a democracy?

What is the role of the media in a democracy?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore the role of the media in: influencing and informing the public; reporting news accurately; investigating issues and exposing problems in the public interest; and scrutinising the government and others in power and holding them to account for their actions.

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5 Questions

Q1.
True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
True or false, 'Democracy' comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning people, and 'kratos' meaning power?
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
True or false, a democracy is a country where the people choose the government?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
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
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 and influencing the public
Correct answer: Telling the public how they should think

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UnitCitizenship / How well does the media hold those in power to account?

Citizenship