Power, Politics @ the Media

Question 0

Public opinion

Answer 0

The popular view held by most of society

Question 1

Media

Answer 1

A mass form of communication

Question 2

Spin doctor

Answer 2

Someone who tries to get certain stories into the public eye and make bad news sound better. These are usually work for a political party

Question 3

Censorship

Answer 3

Limiting the information given to the general public

Question 4

Libel/slander

Answer 4

Writing/saying incorrect or untrue things about people

Question 5

Civil law

Answer 5

This covers disputes between individuals or groups

Question 6

Criminal law

Answer 6

This deals with more serious offences which are between the crown prosecution service and the offender

Question 7

Sue

Answer 7

To make a claim against someone or something

Question 8

Judiciary

Answer 8

All the judges in the country

Question 9

Barrister

Answer 9

A lawyer who represents their clients in court

Question 10

Solicitor

Answer 10

A lawyer who gives legal advice and researched the case

Question 11

Representative democracy

Answer 11

A type of democracy where citizens have the right to choose someone to represent them as an MP

Question 12

Manifesto

Answer 12

A published statement of the aims of a political party

Question 13

Political party

Answer 13

An organised group if people with common aims who out candidates up for elections

Question 14

Cabinet

Answer 14

The main decision making group of the council/ government

Question 15

Mayor

Answer 15

A member of the council who is selected to be its representative

Question 16

Ombudsman

Answer 16

A person who investigates complaints against the government or a public organisation

Question 17

Canvassing

Answer 17

When people try to persuade others to vote for their party

Question 18

Constituency

Answer 18

The area represented by an MP

Question 19

Electorate

Answer 19

All people in a country who are registered to vote