Why Is a Free Press Important for Democracy

question 53

Multiple Choice

Why is a free press important for democracy?

• A) The press helps citizens regulate government actions.
• B) The press enables political parties to manipulate public opinion.
• C) The press ensures that citizens are exposed to diverse points of view.
• D) The press assists the gravitas of the president in foreign relations.
• E) The press operates party conventions and town hall debates.

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