Why is a free press important and helpful to a democratic society?

a: it allows presidential candidates to control citizens' votes

b: it prevents political parties from buying an election

c:It helps citizens become aware of a politician’s wrongdoings.

d:It gives the government a way to influence information.

e:It stops private companies from owning major media outlets.

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Free press is important and helpful to a democratic society because : C. It helps citizen became aware of a politician's wrongdoings
If the press is not free (controlled by the government), it could hide/cover the wrong doings of the government, which diminish the power of the citizen in democratic society

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Answer: C

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