Political Science · Political Processes in India
A positive view of the political role of the media sees it, at its best, as:
AA way of keeping people harmlessly amused
BA tool for promoting role models only
CAlways more trustworthy than politicians
DA potential check on executive power ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) A potential check on executive power — At its best the media acts as a check on executive power, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★At its best the media acts as a check on executive power, so that is the answer.
★A free press can scrutinise those in office.
★It can expose abuse and hold power to account.
★It gives citizens information to judge their rulers.
★This watchdog role is its positive political function.
★So the media is seen as a potential check on executive power.
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