Historically the news media have been effective as checks against governmental power and have been trusted by most Americans. Because of their protections by the First Amendment and their ability to check governmental powers, the media are often referred to as

a. the agitator.
b. the fourth branch of government.
c. the government’s police.
d. the mediator of government.
e. the voice of the people.

ANS: B

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