Test: Social Studies
Chapter: Parliamentary democracy
Max: 80 points
Success!
1. In English class you read 1984 (Orwell). The story is about dictatorship.
What form of dictatorship is depicted in 1984? Explain your answer. 4p
2. Analyse this cartoon: 6p
3. Use source 1 for question 1a and 1c!
a. Which political function of the mass media is described in source 1?
Only mention that function. 2p
b. In our country there is a law called WOB (the Open Government Act) What is
the purpose of that act? 2p
c. In source 1 you can find information on the connection between the Dutch
WOB and the problems the World e-Parliament Conference wants to tackle.
Explain that connection in your own words. 4p
Chapter: Parliamentary democracy
Max: 80 points
Success!
1. In English class you read 1984 (Orwell). The story is about dictatorship.
What form of dictatorship is depicted in 1984? Explain your answer. 4p
2. Analyse this cartoon: 6p
3. Use source 1 for question 1a and 1c!
a. Which political function of the mass media is described in source 1?
Only mention that function. 2p
b. In our country there is a law called WOB (the Open Government Act) What is
the purpose of that act? 2p
c. In source 1 you can find information on the connection between the Dutch
WOB and the problems the World e-Parliament Conference wants to tackle.
Explain that connection in your own words. 4p
