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Democracy in Scotland and the UK
Quick questions on The media and democracy: influence, bias and social media - SQA Higher Modern Studies
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What is the role of the media?Show answer
Traditional media (newspapers, television and radio) is joined today by new media: online news sites, blogs and social media platforms such as X, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. For younger voters, social media has overtaken broadcast news as the main source of political information.
What is the impact of social media?Show answer
Treating social media as wholly positive or wholly negative. Higher answers should weigh wider participation against risks such as misinformation and echo chambers.
What is q1?Show answer
Describe two roles the media plays in a democracy. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the impact of social media on political participation. [6 marks]
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