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
- 1Who should decide what constitutes harmful misinformation on social media?
- 2What rights are in tension between free speech and the protection of democratic integrity?
- 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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