4.2. The Influence of the Media Flashcards
How is the nature of the media changing?
People are increasingly accessing news online and social media is being used to spread misinformation. This was noticeable in the 2016 EU Referendum
What does the term ‘broadcast media’ mean?
All television stations (BBC, ITV and Channel 4), and all radio stations (Capital, LBC). They are bound by law to be politically neutral, meaning they have no intentional sway on voting behaviour
How have televised debates become a common feature of elections?
The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 all have televised debates about public policy overseen by the Electoral Commission.
What happened to Nick Clegg at the 2010 televised debates?
He performed spectacularly well, but his vote share in the 2010 election still fell.
Can we say that broadcast media has any influence in UK politics?
Are an important part of democracy as they convey messages sent by political leaders, however they do not expect to gain any special advantage from it
