Why is a free press important in a democracy?

Responses

Governments need a way to communicate with the people.

Governments need a way to communicate with the people.

Citizens need good information to vote wisely.

Citizens need good information to vote wisely.

People need to be told which candidate to vote for.

People need to be told which candidate to vote for.

Leaders need protection from lies and false accusations.

Leaders need protection from lies and false accusations.