The role of local democracy

Citizenship

Practising what we have learnt

Local government can make new legislation (laws)?

Which service do local councils NOT provide?

Which one is not a type of local authority (council)?

Fees and charges for services provided like parking in council car parks

Which is NOT a way in which local councils are funded

They should advise councillors independently and not favour one political party

Local council officers are meant to be impartial. This means that…

The group / political party that controls the council at the time

Local council officers are accountable to…

True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?

Does not take responsibility for their actions

Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?

Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?

It was in the public interest as it was a misuse of public money

The Daily Telegraph went against the spirit of the Editors' Code of Conduct

Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?

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.

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”.

Which of these statements support the view that the media in the UK is NOT effective in keeping citizens informed about politics?

The BUG technique is used to help you think carefully about what an exam question means.  BUG means....?

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