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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 control and suppress the press to avoid the spread of misinformation
To prioritize government control over the media
To restrict the flow of information and maintain social order
To allow for dissemination of information and serve as a check against government abuse
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