JAMB Government 2025 Objective — Question 14
Question 14 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Government 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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How does the mass media contribute to democracy?
- A. By controlling political parties
- B. By influencing election results
- C. By acting as a watchdog over government activitiesCorrect
- D. By censoring opposition views
Explanation
Correct answer: C. A key democratic function of the mass media is to act as a 'watchdog', exposing corruption and government excesses and holding leaders accountable to the public.
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