What Best Characterizes the "Watchdog" Role of the U

question 52

Multiple Choice

What best characterizes the "watchdog" role of the U.S. media?

• A) The media educate the public on controversial issues.
• B) The media educate the public on how to use government services.
• C) The media make election results available to the public.
• D) The media report government officials who block presidential policy.
• E) The media warn the public of illegal or unethical government actions.

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Definitions:

Dependability

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable, especially in terms of performing duties or meeting obligations consistently.

Treaty

A formal and binding agreement between two or more sovereign nations or international organizations, governed by international law.

Non-binding Agreement

An agreement between parties that does not legally enforce compliance but is made to signify a mutual understanding or intention.

Case Law

Law established by previous court decisions and based on interpretations of statutes, legal principles, and precedents rather than statutes alone.