What is a free press and why is it important for democracy?

12 questions

1. A ___ is a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf.
2. What is the best definition of accountability?
3. Which of these are ways leaders are held accountable?
4. Which of these are ways citizens can hold leaders to account?
5. In the UK, power is divided among three branches to prevent any one person or group from holding all the power. This is known as a ___ of powers.
6. Which of these does the separation of powers allow for?
7. A ___ press is important in democracy because it allows the media to publish stories without being controlled by the Government.
8. Which of the following is a reason why a free press is important for a democratic society?
9. Which statement is most accurate about the media?
10. Which of these are benefits of being aware of media bias?
11. The media supports democracy by helping people make ___ decisions in elections.
12. Match the example to whether the media supports or hinders democracy in the UK.

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