Why Did the Framers of the U

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Multiple Choice

Why did the framers of the U.S.Constitution through the First Amendment work to ensure that the press would be an independent provider of information?

• A) A free press is essential to making a representative democracy work by informing the public.
• B) Prior to the First Amendment, news was provided by the monarchy and was heavily biased.
• C) Stability in a democracy cannot be achieved without laws separating the press from the government.
• D) A free press is essential to allowing a population to become involved in politics.
• E) Without a free press, a population becomes apathetic and prone to rebellion.

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Definitions:

Stroboscopic Movement

an optical illusion in which continuous motion is represented by a series of short or instantaneous samples, as seen in motion pictures.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in visual perception from each eye, contributing to depth perception and the understanding of three-dimensional space.

Basilar Membrane

A critical structure within the inner ear contributing to the mechanism of hearing by converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure essential for converting sound waves into electrical impulses for hearing.