Why is media freedom necessary in a democracy?
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- In this lesson, we will define what a free media is in all its forms. We will go on to examine the importance of a free media and the roles that media plays within a democratic country. Lastly, we will focus on the role the media has on holding those in power to account.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the role of elections in a democracy?
Elections ensure that smaller parties are unsuccessful.
Elections ensure that the views of the public are ignored.
Q2.
The first past the post system is:
A system of voting where the share of votes equally represent the parliamentary seats gained.
A voting system that provides voters with only one candidate to chose.
Q3.
One advantage of using the first past the post system is:
It can allow smaller parties to succeed.
There are fewer wasted votes.
Q4.
One disadvantage of the first past the post system is:
Can produce more coalition governments.
Results are calculated quickly and announced hours after voting.
Q5.
Which statement accurately describes proportional representation (PR).
PR is a voting system in which 50% of the seats are awarded to the most popular party.
PR is a voting system in which the candidate with the most votes wins.
Q6.
Identify two advantages of a PR system.
May allow extremist parties into the political mainstream.
MPs may have no links to a constituency.
6 Questions
Q1.
What are the three types of media:
Judiciary, executive and the legislature
Tabloid and broadsheet
Q2.
What does media freedom mean?
Freedom of the media is the principle that the media must be restricted at all times.
Freedom of the media means to allow everyone access to free magazines.
Q3.
In a democracy, the media's role is to hold government to account.
False
Q4.
Another role of the media is to:
Represent information that is not true.
Represent the different views of the journalist.
Q5.
How is the media controlled?
Through government interference.
Through the public boycotting different media sources.
Q6.
Why is the media important in a democracy?
because the media can ensure that actions of the government are kept secret.
because the media can support the government so that it is strong and stable.