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Q1 · Fill in the Blank
A free press is widely regarded as a _____ of democratic society, providing citizens with the information they need to hold governments accountable.
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Correct: cornerstone
Q2 · Fill in the Blank
When editors allow advertisers to influence news content, they risk compromising the _____ of their publication.
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Correct: integrity
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The reporter spent months developing _____ with community sources in order to gain access to information that official channels would not provide.
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Correct: rapport
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In the absence of strong _____ standards, partisan outlets have filled the information vacuum with content that blurs the line between opinion and fact.
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Correct: editorial
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The media's tendency to focus on conflict and controversy rather than nuanced analysis has been criticized for contributing to public _____ toward complex policy issues.
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Correct: apathy
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Investigative journalism often requires reporters to _____ sources for weeks or months before a story can be published responsibly.
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Correct: corroborate
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