Democracy in Action: Elections and Voting · The Legislative Process

Digital Democracy and Social Media

Analyzing the influence of digital platforms on political discourse and the spread of misinformation.

Key Questions

  1. 1Who should decide what constitutes harmful misinformation on social media?
  2. 2What rights are in tension between free speech and the protection of democratic integrity?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for regulating political advertising online?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - Digital DemocracyGCSE: Citizenship - Media and Politics
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Democracy in Action: Elections and Voting
Period: The Legislative Process

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