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What term is used to describe the media as the “fourth estate”?

The government has historically tried to balance what two factors regarding media?

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1
The government has historically tried to balance what two factors regarding media?
Accuracy and trustworthiness
Free speech and fairness
Fairness and bias
Diversity and popularity
2
What term is used to describe the media as the “fourth estate”?
The press
Political advisor
Government regulator
Political party
3
What is one of the main roles of mass media in a democracy?
Acts as a watchdog
Controls political parties
Acts as a judge
Provides entertainment
4
What is the growing division and partisanship in the news media called?
Media polarization
Media liberalization
Media convergence
Media fairness
5
What does “selective exposure” refer to in media consumption?
Only watching entertainment media
Watching all types of news
Choosing news that confirms pre-existing beliefs
Avoiding news altogether
6
What is the name of the body responsible for regulating broadcasting in the U.S.?
The Federal Election Commission (FEC)
The Media Regulation Board (MRB)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The National Communications Agency (NCA)