Year 10 - Citizenship
Who is more powerful the media or the Government?
How powerful is the media?
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Unit Summary
Pupils explore the power and influence of the media both locally and nationally and consider how citizens can effectively navigate the information they are presented with.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to evaluate the power of the Government and media.
Key Notes
- The Government has power through elections, gaining a mandate to make decisions for all.
- Parliamentary sovereignty lets the Government change laws, shaping society and key policies.
- The media shapes public opinion, reaching millions daily and influencing elections.
- Media holds the Government accountable but can also spread misinformation online.
Vocabulary To Learn
- power: having control or authority over something or someone
- mandate: the authority given to government to make decisions after winning an election
- parliamentary sovereignty: the principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in the UK; Parliament can create, amend or end any UK law
- misinformation: false or misleading information that is spread accidentally
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Government has absolute power and the media is just a neutral source of information.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Government has power through elections, gaining a mandate to make decisions for all. Parliamentary sovereignty lets the Government change laws, shaping society and key policies.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'power'
having control or authority over something or someone.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Government has absolute power and the media is just a neutral source of information. Correction: The Government is powerful but must follow laws and face elections. The media influences opinion but can also mislead people.
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