Public Opinon / Media

Question 1

What does a strong public opinion enable?

Answer 1

A reaction from Parliament and it is stronger during time of election

Question 2

What does media influence?

Answer 2

Public opinion via social media

Question 3

What can it do?

Answer 3

Bring issues to parliament’s attention and hold parliament to account if not acting

Question 4

Advantages:

Answer 4

Specific events play a role in law making
(Dublane Massacre) (Firearms Act 1997)
Media can bring issues to parliaments attention (Sarah’s Law & Claire’s Law)
Social media allows discussion, young votes and petitions

Question 5

Disadvantages

Answer 5

knee jerk reaction (dangerous dogs act 1991)
Media is biased
Media causes social unrest
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