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Why is freedom of the press important?

A) It protects citizens’ right to publish something that criticizes the government.

B) It provides citizens with a way to distribute government information.

C) It provides citizens with a way to distribute religious information.

D) It creates a source of income for literate citizens.

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

They didn't want the government to be all propaganda (spoiler alert it doesn't work)

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