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Question
In what ways does the media play an important role in a democracy?
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Solution
Media plays an important role in a democracy. It provides news and discusses events taking place in the country and the world. It is on the basis of this information that we learn how the government works.
- Media also criticises the unpopular policies and programmes that the government takes.
- Media forms public opinion.
- The media acknowledges us with several current issues.
- Media provides awareness among masses.
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