Question

In the 1st Amendment, the Founding Fathers gave the free press the protection it must have to fulfill its essential role in our democracy. The press wasto serve the governed not the governors.

Source: http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/historics/USSC_CR_0403_0713_ZC.html

Which statement supports this ruling?
Media intrusions into people's privacy threaten individual liberties.
An aggressive media serves as a check on the government's power.
Citizens need access to reliable news sources in order to be well informed.
Government ownership of news sources threatens freedom and democra

Answer 1

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Answer 2

b. An aggressive media serves as a check on the government's power" would be the best option, since the First Amendment guarantees free speech in order to make sure that people can speak against their government.
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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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