Chapter 3: The rights, responsibilities and role of the media - How does the media hold those in power to account?

Question 1

In this country, we use the phrase what to describe how the media is able to operate?

Answer 1

In this country, we use the phrase ‘a free press’ to describe how the media is able to operate

Question 2

‘Free newspapers’

Answer 2

‘Free newspapers’ are give-away news/advertising sheets

Question 3

‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press

Answer 3

‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press is a concept that states that for a free, open and democratic society to exist, the press should be:

1. Free from political and judicial interference
2. Able to print the stories they wish

Question 4

Clearly, within any society there need to be what?

Answer 4

Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories

Question 5

Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories, but what should be limited?

Answer 5

Clearly, within any society there need to be laws to protect individuals from newspapers printing false stories, but restrictions upon the press should be limited

Question 6

‘A free press,’ or freedom of the press is a concept that states that for a free, open and democratic society to exist, the press should be free from political and judicial interference and able to print the stories they wish.
The term ‘free press’ is now more widely interpreted to mean what?

Answer 6

The term ‘free press’ is now more widely interpreted to mean freedom of any form of mass media

Question 7

Describe television in the UK

Answer 7

Television in the UK:

1. Is governed by legislation
2. Has to be politically impartial

Question 8

Television in the UK is governed by legislation and has to be politically impartial.
What does a former charter do?

Answer 8

A former charter governs the way the BBC operates

Question 9

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph did what?

Answer 9

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs

Question 10

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
This information had been what?

Answer 10

This information had been leaked to the newspaper

Question 11

MP

Answer 11

A MP is a citizen elected to Parliament who serves as a Member of Parliament, normally as a member of a political party

Question 12

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
This information had been leaked to the newspaper.
The police refused to do what?

Answer 12

The police refused to investigate how this data was removed from the House of Commons

Question 13

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
What happened in the following weeks?

Answer 13

In the following weeks, the circulation of the Telegraph increased by more than 600,000 copies

Question 14

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
Many MPs were forced to do what?

Answer 14

Many MPs were forced to resign

Question 15

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
Many MPs were forced to resign.
What happened to others?

Answer 15

Other MPs:

1. Were charged
2. Went to prison

Question 16

In 2009, the Daily Telegraph published information about the expenses claims made by MPs.
What did the release of this information lead to?

Answer 16

The release of this information led to changes in the rules for MPs claiming expenses

Question 17

The power of the media is now what?

Answer 17

The power of the media is now almost instant

Question 18

The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it what?

Answer 18

The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it involves the internet

Question 19

The power of the media is now almost instant, especially when it involves the internet.
In 2015, a picture was published showing what?

Answer 19

In 2015, a picture was published showing the body of a dead refugee child being removed from a beach in Turkey

Question 20

In 2015, a picture was published showing the body of a dead refugee child being removed from a beach in Turkey.
Following a public outcry, the UK government did what?

Answer 20

Following a public outcry, the UK government announced within 24 hours that it would take more refugees into the UK

Question 21

What was held in June 2016?

Answer 21

A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016

Question 22

A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016.
A large section of the print media was what?

Answer 22

A large section of the print media was opposed to our membership

Question 23

A referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU) was held in June 2016.
A large section of the print media was opposed to our membership.
UK television stations have to be what?

Answer 23

UK television stations have to be politically impartial

Question 24

Ofcom

Answer 24

Ofcom is:

1. The Office of Communications
2. A government regulator for elements of the media industry

Question 25

Television in the UK is governed by legislation and has to be politically impartial.
A former charter governs the way the BBC operates and it is currently what?

Answer 25

A former charter:

1. Governs the way the BBC operates
2. Is currently up for renewal