Which of the Following Is True of Press Criticism of Political

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of press criticism of political leaders?

• A)A clear public majority thinks that press criticism of political leaders is worth it because it keeps leaders from doing things that should not be done.
• B)Reporters believe that exposing officeholders is an essential role of the free press.
• C)The watchdog orientation of the press is neither conservative nor liberal,but reformist.
• D)The media focus on injustice in society invariably encourages enlarging the scope of government.
• E)All of these are true.

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