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What does a free press do for a democracy?

Informs voters and acts as a watchdog.

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  1. Writes the laws for the government
  2. Informs voters and acts as a watchdog ✔
  3. Chooses the winners of elections

Why: A free press informs citizens and watches over government and private action.

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A free press keeps voters in the know.
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Answer: Informs voters and acts as a watchdog. A free press informs citizens and watches over government and private action.

  1. Freedom of the press en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_the_press
    In the absence of censorship, journalism exists as a watchdog of private and government action, providing information to maintain an informed citizenry of voters.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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