Democracy & Journalism

Learning Objectives
  • discuss what you think democracy is
  • learn some of the historical context regarding democracy
  • practice listening skills
  • investigate problems that face democracy
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In deze les zitten 11 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 1 video.

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Learning Objectives
  • discuss what you think democracy is
  • learn some of the historical context regarding democracy
  • practice listening skills
  • investigate problems that face democracy

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Democracy
spend 5-6 minutes discussing in your group, what you think democracy is.  Look at it from what it should, could or does mean, to whom, where & how. 

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Slide 3 - Link

What is 'a flawed democracy'?
A
women & children could vote
B
landowners were powerful and could vote
C
not all people were allowed to vote
D
landowners refused to let slaves vote

Slide 4 - Quizvraag

What is a 'representative democracy'?
A
Everyone can vote for a new law themselves.
B
You can vote for a new law yourself.
C
Only the prime minister can make a new law.
D
You can vote for a representative or lawmaker.

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

What are the three branches of a democracy?
A
Jean Jacques Rousseau, The King & the people
B
The legislative, the executive & the judiciary
C
The will of the people, the government, the police
D
The Prime Minister, the judges, Leader of Opposition

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

What are some problems democracies face?
biggest groups of people have the most power
capitalism
non-elected people/organizations
where our information comes from

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Slide 8 - Video

Basis of Democracy
The belief that we are all born equal, and those who are in power must accept that equality.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

What is the basic premise democracy is based on?

Slide 10 - Poll

Democracy has to fight to remain in existence. What two problems do you see as damaging to a democracy? How? Why?

Slide 11 - Poll