Question

1. what is the role of the press as the fourth estate?

to act as a check on government power
to pass legislation
to enforce executive orders
to regulate campaign finance

question 25

1. which media development most transformed political communication in the 21st century?

rise of social media
expansion of radio networks
growth of print journalism
public access tv

Explanation:

• For question 24: The term "fourth estate" refers to the media (press). In a democratic system, one of its key roles is to act as a check on government power by reporting on government actions, holding officials accountable, and informing the public. Passing legislation is the role of the legislative branch (e.g., Congress in the US), enforcing executive orders is for the executive branch (e.g., the President and the bureaucracy), and regulating campaign finance is usually done by specific regulatory bodies (like the Federal Election Commission in the US).
• For question 25: In the 21st century, the rise of social media has had a profound impact on political communication. It allows for instant sharing of political information, direct interaction between politicians and citizens, and the spread of political messages in ways that were not possible before. Radio networks expanded in the 20th century (especially mid - 20th century), print journalism has been around for centuries (with significant growth in the 19th and 20th centuries in terms of mass - market newspapers), and public access TV has a more limited reach compared to the global and interactive nature of social media.

Answer:

1. To act as a check on government power
2. Rise of social media