television, radio, printed and digital media which can reach a large number of people

something that relates to a specific area, town or community

something that affects or covers the whole country

What impact can the media have locally and nationally?

Citizenship

Pupils explore the power and influence of the media both locally and nationally and consider how citizens can effectively navigate the information they are presented with.

How powerful is the media?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

it covers news of interest to the entire country

it holds local authorities accountable and raises awareness of local issues

it shapes public opinion across the nation

Which of the following best describes the role of local media?

Fill in the blank: National media sets the {{}} agenda and unifies the nation.

television, radio, print & digital platforms that reach a big audience

relating to a specific area, town or community

Match the word to its correct definition.

local media is less important than national media in influencing public opinion

both local and national media play vital roles in shaping public opinion

national media is more focused on local issues than local media

local media is only important for entertainment purposes

Which of the following is true regarding local and national media?

Community members can get their voice heard in their local area by voting in local {{}} or attending council meetings.

What is a key function of national media in the UK?

having control or authority over something or someone

the ability to affect someone's thoughts, actions or decisions

the control or governance of activities through rules and laws

Match the word with its correct definition.

According to Ofcom what percentage of citizens in the UK regularly consume some form of media?

The Prime Minister has the final say on all laws.

Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK, it can make or change laws.

The monarch has the power to amend laws at will.

Laws in the UK are primarily created by the media.

Which of the following best describes the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?

Fill in the blank: Traditional media was once small-owned, but now it is dominated by large {{}}, which control multiple companies, including media outlets.

it is mainly controlled by small local businesses

it is dominated by global tech firms that largely self-regulate

it is entirely free from bias and misinformation

it is primarily regulated by government authorities

Which of the following is a key concern with digital media?

the ability to control a situation by using strong pressure, threats or violence

a key element of the British Constitution called parliamentary sovereignty

power held by the Prime Minister through their mandate

Which of the following describes hard power?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz