How does the media support democracy?
I can explain a variety of ways in which the media can support democracy.
How does the media support democracy?
I can explain a variety of ways in which the media can support democracy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Democratic values include transparency, participation, effectively functioning government, trust and liberties.
- The media supports democratic values by providing a free press so we can be kept up to date and make informed decisions.
- Media holds politicians to account via interviews, debates, viewer engagement, investigative journalism and reporting.
Keywords
Values - core beliefs or principles that guide how individuals or societies think and act
Democratic - describing a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Liberties - fundamental rights and freedoms that protect individuals from excessive government control
Scandal - a situation or event that is seen as shocking or disgraceful because of wrongdoing or improper behaviour
Common misconception
There are limits to what the media can print about the Government.
As long as the media is following regulations, they have the freedom to print what they like, even if this is negative towards the Government.
Equipment
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
print media
broadcast media
new media