Question

Why is the media sometimes referred to as the "4th Branch of Government"?

Its authority as a watchdog originates in Article IV of the Constitution
Freedom of the press is the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Its role is to watch over the other three branches of government on behalf of U.S. citizens
O Freedom of the Press is the 4th freedom named in the 1st Amendment

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Step-by-step explanation:

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.

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