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What were journalists who kept the public informed of wrongdoings in business and government called?

Mutrakers


Why are journalists important to democracy?

Journalists play a crucial role in democracy by providing the public with accurate and timely information, which is essential for informed decision-making. They act as watchdogs, holding those in power accountable and exposing corruption or wrongdoing. By facilitating open dialogue and debate, journalists help ensure transparency and foster an informed citizenry, which is vital for the functioning of a healthy democracy. Additionally, they contribute to the diversity of perspectives and ideas, enriching the democratic process.


What is public officials wrongdoing called?

malfeasance


Charging a public official with wrongdoing while the official is still in the office is called?

Impeachment :)


What does a newspaper reporter do at work?

A newspaper reporter finds news for the newspapers.News reporters and correspondents (also known as journalists), gather news and information to keep the public informed about important events.


Why the journalists interested in Democratic Citizenship Education?

The journalists were interested in Democratic Citizenship Education because they wanted to educate the public on their rights and responsibilities.


Journalists who wrote fiction and non-fiction accounts of the abuses of wealth and power in your society were called what?

Muckrakers. These were investigative journalists who exposed corruption, social injustices, and abuses of power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. They aimed to provoke public outrage and inspire reform.


Why do you try to be objective?

Journalists should try to be objective because the public is counting on them for accurate and fair information. If journalists are not objective (in other words, if they are biased, or if they slant the news to fit their own personal beliefs), they will do a great disservice to the country. For democracy to work, the public needs to be informed and people need the facts in order to make intelligent decisions about current events. It is not always easy to be objective, but it is more important now than ever, because of how much misinformation there is in the world today.


How does keeping the legal process open and transparent help ensure justice for all litigants?

When a society keeps its justice system open and transparent, third parties, such as the media, advocates and opposing political parties, among others, have the ability to see what the government does to citizens who might otherwise be powerless to prevent miscarriages of justice and denials of civil rights. Those third parties then can take necessary steps to stop such unlawful activity. Chief among these is publication of instances of wrongdoing, so that the public at large becomes informed of such wrongdoing and can then petition the government for an end to such wrongdoing.


How does biology impact journalism?

And Biology can connect with journalism in many ways; informing people on advancement is cures and publishing studies and discoveries made by scientist. I always told my teachers that one day I wanted to be alive to report on the cure of Cancer.


What is the meaning of journalistic?

Pertaining to journals or to journalists; contained in, or characteristic of, the public journals; as journalistic literature or enterprise.


Do you believe journalists have a duty to be watchdogs for the public?

Yes, journalists have a responsibility to act as watchdogs for the public by holding those in power accountable, uncovering corruption, and providing information that is in the public interest. This role is essential for a functioning democracy and to ensure transparency and accountability in society.