Starter quiz
- Match the word with its correct definition.
- power⇔having control or authority over something or someone ✓
- influence⇔the ability to affect someone's thoughts, actions or decisions ✓
- regulation⇔the control or governance of activities through rules and laws ✓
- According to Ofcom what percentage of citizens in the UK regularly consume some form of media?
- 50%
- 75%
- 80%
- 95% ✓
- 100%
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- Which of the following best describes the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in the UK?
- The Prime Minister has the final say on all laws.
- Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK, it can make or change laws. ✓
- The monarch has the power to amend laws at will.
- Laws in the UK are primarily created by the media.
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- Fill in the blank: Traditional media was once small-owned, but now it is dominated by large ______, which control multiple companies, including media outlets.
- 'corporations' ✓
- Which of the following is a key concern with digital media?
- it is mainly controlled by small local businesses
- it is dominated by global tech firms that largely self-regulate ✓
- it is entirely free from bias and misinformation
- it is primarily regulated by government authorities
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- Which of the following describes hard power?
- the ability to control a situation by using strong pressure, threats or violence ✓
- a key element of the British Constitution called parliamentary sovereignty
- power held by the Prime Minister through their mandate
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following best describes the role of local media?
- it focuses only on entertainment
- it covers news of interest to the entire country
- it holds local authorities accountable and raises awareness of local issues ✓
- it shapes public opinion across the nation
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- Fill in the blank: National media sets the ______ agenda and unifies the nation.
- 'national' ✓
- Match the word to its correct definition.
- media⇔television, radio, print & digital platforms that reach a big audience ✓
- local⇔relating to a specific area, town or community ✓
- national⇔something that affects or covers the whole country ✓
- Which of the following is true regarding local and national media?
- local media is less important than national media in influencing public opinion
- both local and national media play vital roles in shaping public opinion ✓
- national media is more focused on local issues than local media
- local media is only important for entertainment purposes
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- Community members can get their voice heard in their local area by voting in local ______ or attending council meetings.
- 'elections' ✓
- What is a key function of national media in the UK?
- it covers only regional events
- it raises awareness of local issues
- it holds the Government accountable ✓
- it focuses only on international news
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Key learning points
- National media covers news of interest to the entire country, while local media focuses on smaller areas.
- Local media holds authorities accountable and raises awareness of local issues.
- Local media encourages civic engagement and strengthens community cohesion.
- National media shapes public opinion and holds the Government accountable.
- National media sets the national agenda and unifies the nation.
Common misconception
Local media is less important than national media in influencing public opinion.
Both are vital. Local media engages communities directly, while national media impacts the broader public and sets key agendas. They complement each other.
Keywords
Media - television, radio, printed and digital media which can reach a large number of people
Local - something that relates to a specific area, town or community
National - something that affects or covers the whole country
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