Media and Political Accountability
Examine how the media scrutinizes government actions and holds politicians accountable.
Key Questions
- Analyze the various ways the media holds government accountable.
- Differentiate between factual reporting and opinion in political journalism.
- Evaluate the impact of social media on political discourse and accountability.
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