The Media points:

Question 1

Evaluate the view that the media has too much influence over the way the public votes

Answer 1

1. TV is a key source of information.
2. Lack of unbiased sources (newspaper)
3. Social media influence.
4. Constraints of impartiality
5. People read ‘what they believe’ (newspaper)
6. Social media does not reach voters.

Question 2

Evaluate the view that the media has too much influence over the way politicians behave

Answer 2

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Question 3

Evaluate the view the media enhances democracy?

Answer 3

1. print media privately owned so can hold to account.
2. Impartial broadcast media
3. Diverse social media
4. Print media not diverse enough.
5. Broadcast media- competition and soundbites
6. Fake news/ dark media.

Question 4

Evaluate the view that social media is increasingly having a big impact on the UK political process?

Answer 4

1. Represetnation
2. Encourages Participation
3. Influence on legislation
4. Representation not of all.
5. Young turnout still not high
6. Has no real influence on legislation.

Question 5

.Evaluate the view that the media is more important than leadership and policy ideas in ensuring a political party is successful (or a failure)?

Answer 5

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Question 6

Evaluate the view that opinion polls make a positive contribution to democracy in the UK

Answer 6

1. Communication to parties.
2. Inform debate.
3. Helps media and PG’s hold parties to account on unpopular decisions.
4. inaccurate polls can mean wrong decisions.
5. If one party wins, discourage voters.
6. Shouldn’t make decisions based on opinion always.

Question 7

Evaluate the view that the media is the most important factor in determining pressure group success?

Answer 7

1. Law changes. (force change)
2. Public support.
3. Participation (social media)
4. Pushing at an open door,
5. Negative media.
6. Leadsership more important.