Which of the Following Is a Role of the Mass

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a role of the mass media in a democracy?

• A) acting as a watchdog over government
• B) making clear what electoral choices the public has
• C) presenting a diverse, full, and enlightening set of ideas about public policy
• D) all of the above
• E) B & C

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Definitions:

Intended Beneficiary

An intended beneficiary is a person or entity that a contract explicitly states will benefit from its execution or terms.

Incidental Beneficiary

A third party who benefits from a contract between two other parties, although the benefit was not the reason the contract was formed and does not have rights to enforce the contract terms.

Courts

The institutions where legal disputes are heard and decided by a judge or a jury, ranging from local to federal levels.

Statute of Frauds

A law requiring certain types of contracts to be written and signed to be legally enforceable.