An investigative reporting team at a national news organization publishes a series of articles detailing how a federal agency failed to enforce safety regulations, leading to an industrial accident. Which of the following roles of the news media is best illustrated by this scenario?
- ALobbying government officials directly to change safety regulations
- BActing as the president's bully pulpit to rally public support for the executive branch
- Serving as a watchdog by investigating and exposing government failure or wrongdoingCevap
- DServing as the primary agent of political socialization for the majority of citizens
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Serving as a watchdog by investigating and exposing government failure or wrongdoing
The correct answer is correct because investigative reporting that exposes regulatory failures and government shortcomings is the primary mechanism of the media's watchdog role, which aims to keep the public informed and hold officials accountable.
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The media serves a watchdog role by investigating and reporting on government activities to hold public officials and institutions accountable.