Why is a free press important to a democratic society?
a. it is a way for people to learn about government policies.
b. it allows people to express approval or disapproval of government policies.
c. it is a method of communicating with government.
d. all of the above

The correct answer is D. Free press is important for a democratic society because it is a way for people to learn about government policies; it allows people to express approval or disapproval of government policies; and it is a method of communicating with government.

Explanation:

Freedom of the press means the right to print and disseminate information and opinions freely in text, for example via books, the internet, newspapers or flyers. Freedom of the press means that citizens and groups within the country are allowed to publish articles without any preview or censorship taking place. Everyone also has the right to freely distribute produced texts.

Freedom of the press is often seen as a fundamental part of functioning democratic societies. Every citizen of a state where freedom of the press prevails is entitled to disseminate their views as long as they do not violate any other law whose content restricts freedom of the press. However, according to democratic principles, freedom of the press must not be restricted more than is necessary to protect other freedoms and rights.

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