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Year 10 - Citizenship

Is the free press free everywhere?

How do democratic systems work around the world?

Unit Summary

Pupils explore how key democratic structures such as the justice system, the media and government operate across the globe and consider the impact this has on human rights and citizens ability to take action.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain what press freedom is and how it varies across the world.

Key Notes

  • In some countries, censorship restricts press freedom by controlling what can be reported.
  • Journalists may face punishment or imprisonment for reporting on certain topics.
  • A free press is essential for democracy but is limited by government control in some countries.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • free press: the right of media to report news and express opinions without government censorship or interference
  • censorship: the control of information or ideas within a society
  • democracy: a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All democracies have a free press.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

In some countries, censorship restricts press freedom by controlling what can be reported. Journalists may face punishment or imprisonment for reporting on certain topics.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'free press'

the right of media to report news and express opinions without government censorship or interference.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: All democracies have a free press. Correction: Democracies generally support press freedom; some still have restrictions and controls.

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