democracy

• What is the general topic of the Al Jazeera article mentioned?

  Misinformation, lies, and media spin in UK elections
• According to the material, what has dramatically changed how we receive information?

  The introduction of the internet
• How has new age technology impacted elections?

  It has become more important in deciding votes
• Why is the media important in society?

  It is how we receive information
• According to the text, what does being educated about the world through the media allow people to do?

  Have options, opinions, and make decisions
• What does a free press in democratic countries mean?

  The government does not control the media
• Name a component of the media mentioned in the text.

  Newspapers
• What are the three ways in which the media influences decision making, according to the text?

  • Setting the agenda
  • Social media campaigns
  • Holding representatives to account
• How can newspapers and other forms of media impact the issues discussed in Parliament?

  By focusing on an issue
• According to the text, which newspapers heavily focused on the "cost of living crisis" and "small boats" in the lead up to the 2024 election?

  The Daily Mail and the Telegraph
• What does the growth of the media enable in terms of campaigns?

  Ease of access to creating campaign groups
• What has been a result of social media campaigns regarding the conflict in Gaza?

  MPs debating the issue in parliament
• How does the media hold representatives to account?

  By uncovering certain scandals
• What was the result of Conservative MP Dominic Rabb being caught up in a bullying probe?

  He elected to stand down as an MP
• Up to what point is the Al Jazeera video relevant to the study material?

  Until 11.38 mins
• According to the text, are we fully in control of our media consumption?

  No, we are partly involved
• Which news outlets heavily reported on Dominic Rabb's bullying probe?

  BBC and the Independent
• What must all bills do before becoming law?

  Pass through the HOL
• What approach does the HOL often take to each bill?

  A line-by-line approach
• What are some of the ways the HOL improves bills?

  Improves wording and makes amendments
• What does the HOL ensure about bills?


  That they are realistic enough to work
• Which bill was introduced in the House of Lords by Baroness Meacher?

  The Assisted Dying Bill
• What can the HOL propose a debate on?

  Any topic
• What is the standard of debate like in the HOL?

  A very high standard
• Why is the quality of debate so high in the HOL?

  They are not as rushed as the HOC
• Why is the quality of debate so high in the HOL?

  They are not as confrontational as the HOC
• Who makes up the Lords?

  Experts in their field
• What can Lords offer to discussions?

  Invaluable contributions and expertise
• What sort of issues do Lords contribute to discussions on?

  International and domestic issues
• When did members discuss key aspects and raised various concerns about how the Great British Energy Bill would contribute effectively to the UK's climate goals?

  November 2024
• How do Lords help keep checks on the government?

  They unpick bills and address issues
• What can Lords make government ministers do?

  Explain and answer questions
• Why can Lords make government ministers explain and answer questions?

  Peers have a range of expertise
• In 2024, who used his expertise to challenge the government on aspects of the Environment Bill?

  Lord Krebs
• What did Lord Krebs challenge the government on?

  Stronger measures to tackle air pollution
• What specific approach does the HOL use when reviewing legislation?

  Line-by-line
• Lords can make government ministers explain and answer questions on what?

  Their policies and actions
• What type of bill is The Assisted Dying Bill?

  Private member's bill
• The Lords are primarily comprised of what kind of individuals?

  Experts
• How does the FPTP voting system work?

  Voter marks an 'X' next to candidate