The media and government — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover The media and government, part of the The UK government, the law and your role chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
What are the written reports of proceedings in Parliament called?
- The Record
- ✓ Hansard — Correct answer
- The Register
- The Gazette
The written reports of proceedings in Parliament are called Hansard. They are also broadcast on television.
How must radio and television coverage of political parties be handled by law?
- ✓ It must be balanced, with equal time for rival viewpoints — Correct answer
- It must be free from all political discussion
- It must only show government ministers
- It must support the largest party
Radio and television coverage of political parties must be balanced, and equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints. The UK also has a free press.
What is the name of the official written record of proceedings in Parliament?
- The Electoral Register
- The Commonwealth Report
- The poll card
- ✓ Hansard — Correct answer
Proceedings in Parliament are published in official reports called Hansard. They are also broadcast on television.
What is the name of the official written record of proceedings in Parliament?
- The Press
- The Register
- Stormont
- ✓ Hansard — Correct answer
Hansard is the official written record of proceedings in Parliament.
What does a free press mean in the UK?
- Broadcast media must always support the government
- The government chooses newspaper editors
- ✓ Newspaper content is free from government control — Correct answer
- Only state offices can approve news reports
A free press means newspaper content is free from government control. It allows newspapers to report and comment independently, without the government deciding what they must print.
What are the official written reports of proceedings in Parliament called?
- The press
- The register
- ✓ Hansard — Correct answer
- The ballot paper
Proceedings in Parliament are recorded in official reports called Hansard. Newspapers, television, radio and the internet are other ways people get political news, but they are not the official reports.