Objective Journalism Is Based on the Idea That the Reporter's

question 40

Multiple Choice

Objective journalism is based on the idea that the reporter's job is to

• A)report the facts and cover alternative sides of a partisan debate.
• B)report what political leaders want them to report.
• C)discover what other reporters are saying and provide a uniform interpretation of events.
• D)scrutinize the partisan debate,and inform the news audience about which party has the better argument.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Civil Case

A legal dispute between two or more parties in which compensation may be awarded to the victim as opposed to criminal sanctions.

Law

A system of rules created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.

System Of Rules

A structured set of guidelines or principles designed to govern behavior or processes.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.