In the United States,the Press Is Often Referred to as the "Fourth

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the United States,the press is often referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because __________.

• A)of its key role in keeping government accountable to citizen demands
• B)of its constitutional obligation to keep citizens informed about public affairs
• C)of the cooperative arrangements made between the media and the other three branches
• D)it is considered equally as powerful as the other three branches in its impact on government decisions

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