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Which three of these statements best demonstrate why

repressive governments typically seek to limit or get rid of
press freedoms?
SELECT THE 3 THAT APPLY
Because having journalists constantly asking for interviews and
reporting things is annoying.

Because journalists often ask questions that politicians don't want to answer.

Because a free press places limits on the government's power by exposing wrongdoing.

Because a free press can be distracting for the public and can cause productivity to drop.

Because a free press results in people being more interested in gossipthan real news.

Because repressive governments often maintain their control of a country by controlling the flow of information.

User Sathesh S
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Numbers 2, 3, and 5 should be the answers. Good luck!
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