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Which of the following statements accurately describes the way the press should function in a democracy?

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A democracy is successful only when the press is free and independent, hence the press should be totally unregulated.
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No outlet must be discouraged from publishing distorted news or misinformation, since a democracy grants freedom of speech.
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The duty of the media is to report events in an unbiased way, hence, it must not be allowed to criticise the government in any way.
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The press must be free from government restrictions, and at the same time, held responsible for the information it spreads.
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Solution

The correct option is D The press must be free from government restrictions, and at the same time, held responsible for the information it spreads.
Freedom of the Press refers to the right to print newspapers, journals and other print mediums to publish without any government restriction. Media must be independent. At the same time, it must also be held accountable for the news it spreads. Distortion of news, biased reporting, and the spread of misinformation can also be extremely harmful for a democracy.

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