having control or authority over something or someone

the authority given to government to make decisions after winning an election

the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK; Parliament can create, amend or end any UK law

false or misleading information that is spread accidentally

Who is more powerful the media or the Government?

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?

authority given to government to make decisions after winning election

the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK

The {{}} shapes public opinion, reaching millions daily and influencing elections.

true and accurate details shared by news sources

information that helps people make informed decisions

facts that are widely accepted and verified by experts

The media always supports the Government without criticism.

The media holds the Government accountable but can also spread misinformation.

The media only reports good news about the Government.

Which of the following is true about the media's role in government?

The Government has absolute power and the media is always neutral.

The Government is powerful but must follow laws, the media influences opinion.

The Government controls the media and all its messages.

The media only shares facts without influencing views.

Which of the following is true about the Government and the media?

national government controls everything in all regions

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have their own governments

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have no governments

national government has no control over Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Which of the following best describes devolution?

Who is this describing? A person who checks and revises news content before it is published or broadcast.

Final editorial checks guarantee the news is always factual and true.

Final editorial checks can still allow errors, due to human mistakes or rushing.

Final editorial checks always eliminate any possibility of mistakes.

Final editorial checks are unnecessary, as the news is always accurate.

Which of the following is true about editorial checks?

Journalists must be {{}} to report accurately within a democracy.

There are international organisations that work to {{}} journalists and campaign for global press freedom.

Local media is less important than national media.

Both local and national media play key roles in influencing opinions.

National media is more important than local media.

Local media only focuses on global events.

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

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