________ Is an Informal Term for the Media, Implying That

question 35

Multiple Choice

________ is an informal term for the media, implying that a free press is so vital to democracy that it is on par with the other branches of government (executive, legislature, judiciary) .

• A) the first pillar
• B) the second leg
• C) the third stanchion
• D) the fourth estate

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Definitions:

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Intercompany Comparisons

Intercompany comparisons involve analyzing and evaluating the financial performance and strategies of different entities within the same group or company to identify discrepancies and opportunities for optimization.

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that compares line item amounts on a financial statement to a base figure to determine each item’s relative size or contribution to the whole.

Liquidity Test

A financial analysis conducted to determine a company's ability to pay off its short-term liabilities with its liquid assets.