Question

The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in 1786 letter to John Jay. "Our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..." Why is this right so important to a democratic society? a It keeps talented and creative writers employed b It helps the government keep track of public opinion c It provides a place for political candidates to advertise their campaigns d It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the government

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the government.

The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in 1786 letter to John Jay. "Our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..." Why is this right so important to a democratic society?

Answer: "It keeps citizens informed about the actions of the government."

One of the concerns of the founding fathers -in this case, Antifederalist Thomas Jefferson- was the rights of the citizens.

As we know, he opposed the creation of a strong central government that could end up being a dictatorship, as was the case of the English monarchy.

That is why he supported a simpler form of government in which the states remained sovereign and the citizens could have many rights such as freedom of speech and freedom of the press.

In the case of the freedom of the press, this is the best way to guarantee American people are informed about everything.