Write a note on the importance of having a free press in a democracy

What will be an ideal response?


To form their own political opinions, citizens must be able to access competing viewpoints and different sources of information. Freedom of the press, thus, requires that mass media—TV, newspapers, radio, the Internet, etc.—be available in some form that is free from state control. Further, such media must be able to present information independently of what the government of the day might prefer. When political rules of the game protect individual and group rights, elections take on more meaning.

Political Science

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Since the 1960s, Mexican American voters have mostly supported the Republican party in Texas

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The "participants'" subsection of "method" should include all of the following EXCEPT

a. how the participants were instructed. b. how participants were assigned to groups. c. how many participants were studied. d. how the participants were compensated for their participation.

Political Science

This method of staff organization causes confusion and conflict among cabinet secretaries and assistants.

A. Intuitive B. Pyramidal C. Circular D. Ad hoc E. Linear

Political Science

In order to help legislative assemblies function smoothly, informal "rules of the game" are developed to help the assembly members work together. These informal rules are called

a. norms. b. civility. c. collegiality. d. rituals.

Political Science