Theory question 103
Public Opinion and Mass MediaHighlight five roles played by the mass media in strengthening modern democracy.
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Model answer
Any five: informing and educating the public on issues and policies; serving as a watchdog that exposes corruption and abuse of power; forming and expressing public opinion; providing a platform for debate and for the opposition; political socialisation and voter education; giving feedback between government and the governed; monitoring and reporting elections; promoting accountability and transparency; defending rights and the rule of law.
Explanation
Each role should be a short phrase plus one line of explanation.