What is the role of the media in the political process in the United States? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

to keep citizens informed of new laws and other government actions
to keep citizens informed of new laws and other government actions

to raise campaign money for a certain candidate
to raise campaign money for a certain candidate

to hold officials accountable for actions that might affect their ability to govern
to hold officials accountable for actions that might affect their ability to govern

to report the news according to the directions of Congress and the president

Answer 1

to keep citizens informed of new laws and other government actions
to hold officials accountable for actions that might affect their ability to govern

Answer 2

What circumstances might keep a journalist from publishing a true news story?
(1 point)
Responses

The president can order that a story not be published if it involves his or her personal life.
The president can order that a story not be published if it involves his or her personal life.

Stories about bills that are still being debated in Congress are illegal.
Stories about bills that are still being debated in Congress are illegal.

Government officials can sue reporters that release stories that hurt their chances of being reelected.
Government officials can sue reporters that release stories that hurt their chances of being reelected.

A journalist might choose not to publish a story for personal or national security reasons.
A journalist might choose not to publish a story for personal or national security reasons.