In a Democracy, the Two Essential Functions of a Free

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a democracy, the two essential functions of a free press are providing citizens with information about the world and ________.

• A) allowing candidates and parties to make a case for why they should be in office
• B) promoting interpersonal friendships
• C) disseminating celebrity gossip
• D) reporting the scores of sporting events
• E) broadcasting infomercials

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Country

A theoretical or imaginary nation used for the sake of argument or analysis in economic models or discussions.

Real GDP

Real Gross Domestic Product measures a country's economic output adjusted for price changes, such as inflation or deflation, to reflect the true value of goods and services produced.

Recession

A phase of short-term economic downturn where business activities and manufacturing diminish, usually signaled by two successive quarters of GDP decrease.

Nominal GDP

Measures a country's gross domestic product using current prices, without adjusting for inflation or deflation, providing a raw economic output figure.