Year 11
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will draw together and recap all of the learning on local democracy covered in our lessons. We will recap knowledge including the role of local councillors and local councils; we will recap the structure of local councils and the importance of local elections; and then we will apply this knowledge to a range of examination style questions.
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6 Questions
Q1.
True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?
True
Q2.
Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?
Censored by the government
Controlled by the government
Does not take responsibility for their actions
Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?
Exchanging ideas and opinions
Holding those in power to account
Informing and influencing the public
Q4.
Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?
MPs have a right to privacy
The Daily Telegraph went against the spirit of the Editors' Code of Conduct
This was not in the public interest
Q5.
Which of these statements support the view that the media in the UK is NOT effective in keeping citizens informed about politics?
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.
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 claim”.
Q6.
The BUG technique is used to help you think carefully about what an exam question means. BUG means....?
Blue Underline Go
Box Underline Give
Box Understanding Go
8 Questions
Q1.
Local government can make new legislation (laws)?
True
Q2.
Local councillors are not elected?
True
Q3.
Local councillors are accountable to...
Council officers
Their political party leader
Q4.
Which service do local councils NOT provide?
Libraries
Local Roads
Recycling
Q5.
Which one is not a type of local authority (council)?
Lancashire County Council
Leeds City Council
Solihull Metropolitan Borough
Q6.
Which is NOT a way in which local councils are funded
Council tax
Fees and charges for services provided like parking in council car parks
Grants from central government
Q7.
Local council officers are meant to be impartial. This means that…
They take sides
Q8.
Local council officers are accountable to…
The electorate (voters)
The group / political party that controls the council at the time