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AP US Government
Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.4
Which describes the main reason we have freedom of the press in a democratic society?
To restrict the flow of information and maintain social order
To prioritize government control over the media
To allow for dissemination of information and serve as a check against government abuse
To control and suppress the press to avoid the spread of misinformation
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