How is local government structured?

Citizenship

How is local democracy different to national government?

How does devolved government operate in the UK?

What do local councils do?

How do elections work?

What roles do NGOs, charities and civil society play in local communities?

Where does power reside in the UK?

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 claims.

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....?

The giving of independence to administrations away from UK Parliament

The process of becoming bigger by holding all the power.

The transferring of power to from a central government to a local or regional government.

Which of the following does not have devolved power by the UK Parliament?

Which devolved administration is also known as the Senedd Cyrmu?

True or false, those that are members in devolved governments, can sit in the UK Parliament at Westminster.

True or false, the UK Parliament is the only administration to decide on 'reserved' matters

Starter Quiz

What is meant by the term devolution?