Question

what is the importance of media as a watchdog in democracy?
a. to create biased reporting
b. to hold those in power accountable for their actions
c. to prevent public scrutiny
d. to support all government actions
what is the impact of social media on the spread of information during elections?
a. it can spread disinformation quickly
b. it limits access to political information
c. it prevents the spread of false information
d. it only shares verified news
what is the role of agenda - setting in the media?
a. to limit public access to news
b. to present factual information only
c. to influence what the public perceives as important
d. to prevent the spread of false information

Explanation:

1. The media as a watchdog in democracy aims to hold those in power accountable by reporting on their actions. Biased reporting (a) is not its purpose, nor is preventing public scrutiny (c) or blindly supporting government actions (d).
2. Social - media can quickly spread information, including disinformation during elections. It does not limit access to political information (b), prevent the spread of false information (c), or only share verified news (d).
3. Agenda - setting in the media influences what the public perceives as important by highlighting certain issues over others. It is not about limiting public access to news (a), presenting only factual information (b), or preventing the spread of false information (d).

Answer:

1. B. To hold those in power accountable for their actions
2. A. It can spread disinformation quickly
3. C. To influence what the public perceives as important