The role of local democracy

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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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.True or false, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?

TrueFalse

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Q2.Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?

Censored by the governmentControlled by the governmentFree, transparent and accountableDoes not take responsibility for their actions

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Q3.Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?

Informing and influencing the publicExchanging ideas and opinionsTelling the public how they should thinkHolding those in power to account

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Q4.Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?

The Daily Telegraph went against the spirit of the Editors' Code of ConductMPs have a right to privacyThis was not in the public interestIt was in the public interest as it was a misuse of public money

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Q5.Which of these statements support the view that the media in the UK is NOT effective in keeping citizens informed about politics?

The media plays a key role in holding those in power to account. For example, in 2009 the Daily Telegraph investigated “MPs’ expenses claim”.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.Newspapers are politically biased anyway and this affects the way they report information to citizens.The media have the right to report on issues of public interest, this is used to ensure citizens have accurate information about political matters.

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Q6.The BUG technique is used to help you think carefully about what an exam question means. BUG means....?

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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, media, such as social media, is often referred to as traditional media?

TrueFalse

1/6

Q2.Which of the following BEST describes the key characteristics of the media in a democracy?

Censored by the governmentControlled by the governmentFree, transparent and accountableDoes not take responsibility for their actions

2/6

Q3.Which of the following is NOT a key role of the media in a democracy?

Informing and influencing the publicExchanging ideas and opinionsTelling the public how they should thinkHolding those in power to account

3/6

Q4.Which of the following is a reason to support the publication of MPs' expenses in the media?

4/6

Q5.Which of these statements support the view that the media in the UK is NOT effective in keeping citizens informed about politics?

5/6

Q6.The BUG technique is used to help you think carefully about what an exam question means. BUG means....?

Blue Underline GoBox Underline GlanceBox Understanding GoBox Underline Give

6/6

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How would I respond to an exam question about local government?

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Q1.Local government can make new legislation (laws)?

TrueFalse

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Q2.Local councillors are not elected?

TrueFalse

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Q3.Local councillors are accountable to...

The electorate (voters)Their political party leaderCouncil officers

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Q4.Which service do local councils NOT provide?

LibrariesLocal RoadsMilitaryRecycling

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Q5.Which one is not a type of local authority (council)?

Lancashire County CouncilThe Department for EducationLeeds City CouncilSolihull Metropolitan Borough

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Q6.Which is NOT a way in which local councils are funded

Charity donations from residentsCouncil taxFees and charges for services provided like parking in council car parksGrants from central government

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Q7.Local council officers are meant to be impartial. This means that…

They should advise councillors independently and not favour one political partyThey take sides

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Q8.Local council officers are accountable to…

The electorate (voters)The Chief Executive of the CouncilThe group / political party that controls the council at the time

8/8

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How would I respond to an exam question about local government?

Assess what you learnt in your lesson today by completing the quiz below. Don't forget to click 'get your score' at the end. Good luck!

Q1.Local government can make new legislation (laws)?

TrueFalse

1/8

Q2.Local councillors are not elected?

TrueFalse

2/8

Q3.Local councillors are accountable to...

The electorate (voters)Their political party leaderCouncil officers

3/8

Q4.Which service do local councils NOT provide?

LibrariesLocal RoadsMilitaryRecycling

4/8

Q5.Which one is not a type of local authority (council)?

Lancashire County CouncilThe Department for EducationLeeds City CouncilSolihull Metropolitan Borough

5/8

Q6.Which is NOT a way in which local councils are funded

Charity donations from residentsCouncil taxFees and charges for services provided like parking in council car parksGrants from central government

6/8

Q7.Local council officers are meant to be impartial. This means that…

They should advise councillors independently and not favour one political partyThey take sides

7/8

Q8.Local council officers are accountable to…

The electorate (voters)The Chief Executive of the CouncilThe group / political party that controls the council at the time

8/8

Lesson summary: The role of local democracy

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The role of local democracy

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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How would I respond to an exam question about local government?

How would I respond to an exam question about local government?

Lesson summary: The role of local democracy

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