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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
The right to communicate ideas and opinions, including criticism of those in power, subject to lawful limits.
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Paper 2
Revise: Role in Informing and Influencing Public OpinionThis supports freedom of expression and democratic participation. Citizens can hear competing proposals, challenge arguments and bring concerns to wider attention. Election debates, for example, allow audiences to compare politicians' answers on important issues.
The freedom to communicate opinions and ideas, including criticism of the government.
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Paper 1, Paper 2
The freedom to express ideas, opinions and beliefs through speech, writing, art and other communication, subject to lawful restrictions.
Revise: Democratic Rights, Duties, and ValuesFreedom of expression is a human right with legal protection, and it also makes political participation possible. However, believing that someone has a moral right does not automatically mean that the law recognises that claim.
