plumiThe media and free press: AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies questions
Every AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies exam question on 3.2.3.1 The media and free press, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 9 questions on The media and free press, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 2, Q02.1 (1 mark): Which of the following is the best term for a means of communication which can reach a large number of people? [1 mark] Shade in the one correct answer. A e-med
- June 2024, Paper 2, Q02.3 (4 marks): Source B The role of the media in the UK In autumn 2022, the Daily Star newspaper described the Prime Minister, Liz Truss, as ‘blundering’. Her economic policie
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q07.2 (8 marks): ‘The UK Prime Minister’s power is limited by the influence of the media on public opinion.’ Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree with this
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.1 (1 mark): What does ‘freedom of the press’ mean? [1 mark] Shade in the one correct answer. Newspapers should be free from… A any cost to the reader. B biased opinions. C
- June 2023, Paper 2, Q02.2 (2 marks): Explain the term ‘citizen journalist’. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q02.1 (1 mark): Which one of the following is an example of the traditional media? [1 mark] Shade in the one correct answer. A BBC iPlayer B BBC One C BBC Sounds D BBC website
- June 2022, Paper 2, Q02.2 (2 marks): Explain the term ‘freedom of the press’. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q02.3 (4 marks): Source B The roles of the media The media in the UK has several roles. One is to provide entertainment including TV guides, sports news, celebrity gossip and cr
- November 2021, Paper 2, Q05.2 (8 marks): ‘Newspapers should be banned from supporting political parties during an election.’ Considering a range of views, to what extent do you agree or disagree with t
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