Author Question: A free media is important in a democracy because it __________. a. allows elected officials to ... (Read 40 times)

Zoey63294 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

A free media is important in a democracy because it __________.

a. allows elected officials to convey information to the public
b. encourages involvement in the political affairs of the nation-state
c. encourages involvement in political affairs and improves understanding of policy issues and how government responds to those issues
d. aids elected officials in convincing the public to support specific actions

Question 2

Which of the following describes the test some legislators and lawyers urge judges to use in religious practices cases that would place the burden on the government to prove that the necessity of a specific law outweighs an individual's desire to engage in a religious practice?

a. Lemon
b. strict scrutiny
c. establishment
d. free exercise