The attorney general represents the federal government in cases before the Supreme Court.

Which newspaper was launched in 1873 and was one of the first newspapers to be owned and operated by African Americans?

a. Flake's Bulletin b. Galveston Spectator c. Dallas Express d. San Antonio Register

An independent press plays an indispensable role in maintaining a representative democracy for which of the following reasons?

a. It is typically run by the journalistic elite, who are better equipped to know for whom to vote than the average citizen. b. Without reliable information about the performance of officeholders, citizens would be hard-pressed to monitor their agents, and politicians would find it difficult to communicate with their constituents. c. Otherwise consumers have few opportunities to be exposed to commercial print ads from various parties and candidates competing for elective political office. d. The government has elaborate authority to initiate prior restraint.