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Read the scenario.On March 7, 1965, hundreds of civil rights activists began a peaceful march from Selma, Alabama, to the capitol in Montgomery. They were protesting in favor of voting rights for African Americans. As the marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, they were attacked by state troopers on foot and on horseback. The troopers severely beat and tear-gassed the marchers, even though they did not fight back. The encounter was filmed and shown on national news that night. The public was shocked by the violence of the state troopers. That news coverage was a turning point in the fight for racial justice. Not long after, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.

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by describing opposing points of view
B
by alerting the public to the violence
C
by describing why people were marching
D
by calling for protection for civil rights activists
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Review the headline for a news story.

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firsthand videos
B
breaking news
C
provocative content
D
user-created content
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What do the media do in their role as watchdog?

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The media monitor events and activities and alert the public to questionable actions.
B
The media influence the public’s opinion of events by choosing what information to report.
C
The media check ratings and only publish information and views that please their audience.
D
The media check for bias in the coverage of events and in the sources and data used in reporting.

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