Democracy and the media

Question 1

What are examples of media?

Answer 1

Examples of media include: newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, and social media.

Question 2

What is Freedom of Expression?

Answer 2

Freedom of Expression is Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Question 3

What are the two main roles of the media?

Answer 3

1. Investigate and expose problems
2. Scrutinise government and those in power.

Question 4

Why is accurate reporting crucial in democracy?

Answer 4

Accurate reporting is crucial in democracy, which requires citizens to be informed.

Question 5

What does informing mean in the context of media?

Answer 5

Informing means accurately providing facts.

Question 6

What does influencing mean in the context of media?

Answer 6

Influencing means changing what people think through opinion.

Question 7

What is an example of media’s role in democracy?

Answer 7

Media and Democracy example - MP Expenses Scandal.

Media investigation into the MPs expenses scandal in 2009 brought about change to the rules of expenses.