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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.5
What is one potential impact of increasingly partisan news coverage on checks and balances within government?
Congress may choose not to impeach a president despite clear violations of law due to fear of negative press attention.
The objectivity and effectiveness of congressional oversight could be undermined by biased reporting.
Supreme Court justices could begin running for elected office due to increased publicity.
Presidents might eliminate press briefings to avoid negative coverage.
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