Question 8 of 25 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A
Read the quotation by Theodore Roosevelt..“There is filth on the floor, and it must be scraped up with the muck rake; and there are times and places where this service is the most needed of all the services that can be performed . . . The men with the muck rakes are often indispensable to the well-being of society.” According to this quotation, which of the following best describes Roosevelt's view on journalism?
Answer
A
Writers should be concerned about upsetting American political leaders.
B
Writers should not worry about upsetting the public.
C
Writers who expose corruption perform a vital service to America.
D
Writers should only expose corruption in certain industries.