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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.
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Why is it so important for a democracy to have investigative journalists?
A free press is very important in a democracy. The public needs to know the various things that are going on in government and investigators keep politicians honest by the investigation of stories and rumors. Without the efforts of investigation of the Watergate break in Nixon would have gotten away with his sending the men into the democratic offices.
If journalists are meant to have a role in the function of democracy how are they accountable and who elects them?
Journalists help protect democracy by keeping the government honest by reporting on the actions of government and making governments actions open for all to see and read about. They are accountable though their reputations and readerships, and also through their editor and the hierarchy in whatever company they work for. It is true that they aren't elected, but not everyone in a democracy is elected, Judges aren't elected and that is viewed as a positive in democracy.
What is a journalists job about?
A journalists job is to write news,a news that should be important and it must be an interesting article.This job is the hardest yet most important in the newspaper.
According to the Preamble to the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics what is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy?
Public Enlightenment (apex)
Why are elections important to democracy's?
People are elected by voters in a democracy and without an election there is no democracy.
What has the author Nafisa Hoodbhoy written?
Nafisa Hoodbhoy has written: 'Aboard the democracy train' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Democracy, Ethnic relations, Press and politics, Social conditions, Women journalists, Terrorism, Biography, History
Many print journalists believe that the most important part of a story is its?
Headline
Who believed that high Culture was very important to democracy?
Matthew Arnold believed that high culture was very important to democracy.
What has the author Karl Josef Hahn written?
Karl Josef Hahn has written: 'Standplaats Europa' -- subject(s): Biography, Christian democracy, Journalists, Politicians, Politics and government
Why is it important for citizens to observe fundamental duties in a democracy?
Democracy only works if we make it work.
Why Elections are important to democracies because .?
People are elected by voters in a democracy and without an election there is no democracy.
What was an important early contribution that the invention of photography invented?
A new way for artists, scientists, and journalists to communicate
