Why is media freedom necessary in a democracy?

Citizenship

Freedom of the media is the principle that all forms of communication and expression should be considered a right to be exercised freely.

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.

In a democracy, the media's role is to hold government to account.

Represent the different views of the journalist.

Through the public boycotting different media sources.

because the media can ensure that actions of the government are kept secret.

because the media can hold the government to account and represent views of the public to influence new laws.

because the media can support the government so that it is strong and stable.

Why is the media important in a democracy?

Elections ensure that smaller parties are unsuccessful.

Elections ensure that the views of the public are ignored.

Elections ensure that the will of the majority is made clear.

What is the role of elections in a democracy?

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.

An electoral voting system used in UK general and local elections, where the candidate with the most votes wins.

It is simple to understand and can produce a clear winner.

One advantage of using the first past the post system is:

Only winning votes count and so candidates may be elected on little public support.

Results are calculated quickly and announced hours after voting.

One disadvantage of the first past the post system is:

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.

PR is a voting systems in which the share of seats a party wins matches the share of votes it receives.

Which statement accurately describes proportional representation (PR).

It provides more opportunity for smaller parties to succeed.

May allow extremist parties into the political mainstream.