Why is freedom of the press essential to democracy?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Explain the meaning of freedom of the press.
2, Discuss the significance of an informed electorate to a thriving democracy.
3, Identify how the press helps to facilitate the flow of information.

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In _____, the Court upheld a local property tax on U.S. Forestry Service employees whose houses were rented from the government

a. New York v. United States (1946) b. United States v. County of Fresno (1977) c. Massachusetts v. United States (1978) d. United States v. City of Detroit (1958)

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Women in America obtained the right to vote in national elections in ________.

A. 1974 B. 1865 C. 1920 D. 1890 E. 1790

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Texas ______ term limits for the state legislature.

a. has three-year b. does not have c. voters recently approved d. judges oppose

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The first step in policy making is to ______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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