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WAEC Government 2024 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The media serve a useful purpose in a democracy by

  • A. connecting the government and the peopleCorrect
  • B. ensuring government plays to their dictates
  • C. assisting in the formation of political parties
  • D. manipulating political leaders in government

Explanation

The media are the channels through which information is communicated to a large audience; they act as an intermediary between the people and government, informing citizens about policies and reporting citizens' views back to government.

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