Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why a Free

question 40

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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Taste Bud

A sensory organ found on the tongue that perceives taste, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Supertasters

Individuals with a heightened sense of taste, often having a higher density of taste buds on their tongue.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the sensation of taste.

Sound Wave

A sound wave is a pattern of disturbance caused by the movement of energy traveling through a medium (such as air, water, or any other liquid or solid matter).