The Media Are Sometimes Referred to as the "Fourth Branch

question 38

Multiple Choice

The media are sometimes referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because

• A)they receive a number of subsidies paid for through tax revenue.
• B)they could not do their job without cooperation from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
• C)they are explicitly discussed in Article IV of the Constitution.
• D)they provide a check on the power of government and political leaders.

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Definitions:

Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand or supply for a product does not significantly change with the price's increase or decrease.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or entity's income used to determine how much tax is owed to the government in a specific period.

Progressive

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, often aimed at achieving a more equitable distribution of income.

Proportional

A relationship where two quantities increase or decrease at the same rate, maintaining a constant ratio.