Question

Roosevelt is arguing that journalists must only attack misconduct when they have valid proof. They must not dig just for the sake of digging; it is offensive to good Americans. Which statement most effectively argues against this claim? (5 points)

Even sensational journalism is valuable because it makes money.
Journalistic freedom is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
Roosevelt himself is a dishonest man, so his arguments are invalid.
The government should be more concerned with uncovering corruption.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) The government should be more concern with uncovering corruption.

The statement that most effectively argues against Roosevelt claim is “The government should be more concern with uncovering corruption.”

If the government would be more open and concerned with unveiling corruption cases, the Media, the Journalist would not be digging everywhere to get his notes. People from the Press have the right to search for the truth to share it with the citizens. If government authorities do not cooperate with an open policy and facilitate information, the Journalist’s job demands it look for the truth to write its reports.

Answer 2

The statement most effectively argues against this claim is that the government should be more concerned with uncovering corruption. Not all people are good and some do no good. It gives a bad claim to what Roosevelt was saying.