Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why a Free

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why a free media is necessary to democratic government?

• A) A free media is needed to investigate wrongdoing on the part of government officials.
• B) A free media is needed to publicize and explain governmental actions.
• C) A free media is needed to evaluate the performance of politicians.
• D) A free media is needed to shed light on matters that may otherwise be known only to a small number of government insiders with technical knowledge.
• E) A free media is needed to ensure economic equality.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Arch

The arch of bone that forms from the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, creating the prominence of the cheek.

Zygomatic Process

A bony projection of the temporal bone that articulates with the zygoma (cheekbone) to form part of the cheek structure.

Temporal Bone

A bone of the skull, situated at the sides and base of the cranium, involved in the protection of the inner ear.

Temporal Process

A projection on the zygomatic bone that helps form the zygomatic arch, connecting the zygomatic bone to the temporal bone of the skull.