Why is the media sometimes called the "4th branch" of government?

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Davidnr · Answer 1 · 2020-03-08T03:05:13+0000

The concept of the news media or press as a fourth branch stems from a belief that the media's responsibility to inform the populace is essential to the healthy functioning of democracy

Why is the media sometimes called the "4th branch" of government?

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