What role does the press play in helping citizens monitor their elected leaders?
A. They help by evaluating the claims of politicians and determining whether they are telling the truth.
B. The press ferrets out incompetence and malfeasance when challengers fail to perform due diligence.
C. They help create informational shortcuts so voters can digest news more easily.
D. They adopt a hostile tone toward the government so citizens are not easily fooled by promises.
Answer: B
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