Which of the Following Rationales Explains Why a "Free Press

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following rationales explains why a "free press" has been viewed as necessary to democratic politics since the American Revolution?

• A) Affordable access to unlimited information by all classes of people is a key feature of democratic politics because of the influence of the Internet.
• B) Only a free press will be likely to represent the stories of power minorities such as women, people of colour, and persons with disabilities.
• C) Individuals are entitled to freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression. Freedom of the press and free speech are included in this group of rights.
• D) All other groups and individuals are self-interested and cannot be counted on to give an objective assessment of their goals and actions.
• E) Concealment, deception, and manipulation best serves the interests of those who seek to attain their goals through media exposure.

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