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Why is a free and open press important to a democracy?
A free and open press ensures that the government represents its people. Since the press is free to tell the truth about the government the government can be held accountable by its citizens. It prevents actions of government propaganda not unlike the NAZIs of WW2 or current day North Korea. It puts the government in the eye of the normal man. They are not an untouchable entity that we have no control over.
What is the important of oligarchy?
The government censored the press, limited free speech, and punished dissent.
Why is free press important in a democracy?
In a democracy, the vote of the people guides the policy of the government. If the people are not informed of the truth, they cannot vote rationally. If the press is not free, the rulers determine whether the press publishes the truth or Propaganda.
Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic society?
In a democracy, the vote of the people guides the policy of the government. If the people are not informed of the truth, they cannot vote rationally. If the press is not free, the rulers determine whether the press publishes the truth or propaganda.
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Call 1258888 and press 1, it's a free call.
What is one important activity associated with a free press?
investigating and criticizing government actions
Why is it important for the government to not own the press?
Because it would be censored. You would loose free speech.
Is press really free in India?
The press is free in India to print what it wants. It stands as a bridge between the government and the people to state the intents and purposes of both.
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check with the government housing agency
Is Free press is essential or dangerous for democracy?
Free press is vital to the economy and peoples sense of democracy, however it can and is used for scaremongering, forcing political views on others and generally slowing down the workings of government.
How do you help freedom of the press?
Thomas Jefferson said of the Press, "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate for a moment to prefer the latter."In order to maintain a free Press, the Press must be given liberties by the government. This is seen in the Bill of Rights, Article the Third (Amendment I):"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
What acts as an additional check on government power by supplying the general voting public with facts about current issues and the actions of their leaders?
freedom of the pressfreedom of the press. (study island)
