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What potential problems did the founding fathers envision for the new democracy and what steps did they take to prevent them?
The founding fathers envisioned that voters might not have a good way of knowing which candidate to vote for and that leaders might not do what was best for the country. To prevent these potential problems, they established a free press.
According to Thomas Jefferson, what is the importance of a free press in a democratic government?
Thomas Jefferson believed that a free press is essential to a democratic government because it serves as a censor to hold the government accountable and inform citizens about their leaders' actions.
Why might fake news be a problem?
Citizens wont be able to decide what or who to support if they don't know which news sources are trustable.
What are three ways to spot fake news?
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How did a free press help safeguard the democratic government that the founding fathers established for future generations?
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What was one potential problem that the founding fathers envisioned for the new democracy?
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According to Thomas Jefferson, what is the role of censors in government?
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What did the founding fathers do to prevent potential problems with the new democracy?
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Why did the founding fathers believe a free press was necessary for a democratic government?
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What is the 'clear and present danger' test mentioned in the text?
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What freedoms are included in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights?
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What is one reason why freedom of speech or freedom of the press may need to be regulated?
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What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?
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