Use the passage to answer the question.

What reason does the author give to convince the reader that their claim is believable?

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Responses

John Oliver’s assertion about the relationship between the media and the government is correct.
John Oliver’s assertion about the relationship between the media and the government is correct.

Many politicians have a negative and fearful view of the press.
Many politicians have a negative and fearful view of the press.

Community newspapers are important because they keep local governments honest and in check.
Community newspapers are important because they keep local governments honest and in check.

Smaller communities hold their local newspapers in high regard.

Community newspapers are important because they keep local governments honest and in check.