What happens to the media during elections?

12 questions

1. What is democracy?
2. Match the political system to its description.
3. Why does voting matter?
4. In the First-Past-The-Post voting system, the candidate who gets the most votes, even if they do not have more than half, wins the election. This system is commonly used in UK ___ elections.
5. The main political parties in the UK represent different ideas and policies. The Labour Party focuses on ___ policies, while the Conservative Party tends to favour more right-wing policies.
6. Why are smaller political parties important in the UK?
7. How does the media inform voters during elections?
8. Under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, political parties must adhere to ___ limits during election campaigns.
9. Match the type of media to its correct example.
10. Why is it important to be critical of the media during elections?
11. It is important to question what we see and hear in the media, as sometimes stories can be exaggerated or focused on ___ aspects, rather than providing balanced information.
12. Which of the following is a common misconception about the media during elections?

License: OGL