How does the media hold those in power to account?

In this lesson, we will discuss specific examples of how the media hold people in powerful positions to account for their actions. We also consider examples of when the work of journalists has made a real difference to society.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.True or False? In a democracy, you can criticise the government without the fear of punishment.

TrueFalse

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Q2.Which of these was not mentioned in this lesson as being a role of the media in a democracy?

To entertain the publicTo set the agendaTo inform and educateTo hold to account

2/5

Q3.Which of these was not described as a key characteristic of a democracy?

Directly voting for your country's leaderA free mediaRights for minority groupsFreedom to stand in elections

3/5

Q4.Why is it important that the media informs and educates the public?

Because it is a way of getting more attention, to make more moneyIt means there is less of a need for schools to educateSo the public can make informed decisionsIt makes high profile people look bad

4/5

Q5.What was the focus of the Daily Mail's campaign, discussed during this lesson?

Stopping a tax on pastiesReducing the number of single-use plastic bags usedGetting rid of the House of LordsGreater freedom of speech for citizens

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.True or False? In a democracy, you can criticise the government without the fear of punishment.

TrueFalse

1/5

Q2.Which of these was not mentioned in this lesson as being a role of the media in a democracy?

To entertain the publicTo set the agendaTo inform and educateTo hold to account

2/5

Q3.Which of these was not described as a key characteristic of a democracy?

Directly voting for your country's leaderA free mediaRights for minority groupsFreedom to stand in elections

3/5

Q4.Why is it important that the media informs and educates the public?

Because it is a way of getting more attention, to make more moneyIt means there is less of a need for schools to educateSo the public can make informed decisionsIt makes high profile people look bad

4/5

Q5.What was the focus of the Daily Mail's campaign, discussed during this lesson?

Stopping a tax on pastiesReducing the number of single-use plastic bags usedGetting rid of the House of LordsGreater freedom of speech for citizens

5/5

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How does the media hold those in power to account?

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Q1.What is the point of holding someone to account?

To get them to take responsibility for their actionsTo make them look bad in publicTo get more attention for the news outletTo profit from the story

1/5

Q2.Which of these answers below was not mentioned as a way of holding someone to account?

Holding an interview with the personPrinting stories on the front page of a newspaperPaying the person's friends and family for informationStarting an investigation to gather evidence of wrongdoing

2/5

Q3.What was significant about the 2010 Leaders' Debates?

The leaders got into a physical fightThe leader of the Liberal Democrats did not show up to give his point of viewIt was the first time that debates of their kind had been televised in the UKIt was cancelled due to concerns about freedom of speech

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Q4.What did the investigation by The Sunday Times uncover about a small group of Lords?

That they were willing to change laws in exchange for moneyThat 8% had not been to a debate in the House of Lords in the last five yearsThat they were falling asleep during debates in the House of LordsThat they were deliberately plotting to prevent any new laws from being passed

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Q5.Which of these did not happen after news reports about MPs' expenses?

Five MPs and two Lords were jailed for their actionsThe Speaker quit his roleMPs were stopped from being allowed to claim expenses in the futureSix MPs quit their positions as ministers in the government

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How does the media hold those in power to account?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is the point of holding someone to account?

To get them to take responsibility for their actionsTo make them look bad in publicTo get more attention for the news outletTo profit from the story

1/5

Q2.Which of these answers below was not mentioned as a way of holding someone to account?

Holding an interview with the personPrinting stories on the front page of a newspaperPaying the person's friends and family for informationStarting an investigation to gather evidence of wrongdoing

2/5

Q3.What was significant about the 2010 Leaders' Debates?

3/5

Q4.What did the investigation by The Sunday Times uncover about a small group of Lords?

4/5

Q5.Which of these did not happen after news reports about MPs' expenses?

5/5

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