Question

which of the following statements are examples of the press playing a watchdog role? select all that apply. select all correct options a reporter who gathers health inspection reports about local schools to investigate the conditions of their cafeterias. a reporter asking community organizations about upcoming events — this is community reporting, not watchdog. a news organization that sends a reporter to attend all city council meetings to record and report what happens there, including details of new legislation. covering high school football games — this is general news/sports coverage, not watchdog.

Explanation:

The watchdog role of the press involves investigating, monitoring, and holding entities accountable (like health inspections of cafeterias, reporting on city council actions for transparency). The first option: A reporter gathering health inspection reports to investigate school cafeterias—this is watchdog (monitoring/accountability). The third option: A news organization sending a reporter to city council meetings to record and report (monitoring government, promoting transparency). The second option is about community events (more informational, not watchdog). The fourth is sports coverage (general news, not watchdog). So the correct ones are the first and third.

Answer:

A. A reporter who gathers health inspection reports about local schools to investigate the conditions of their cafeterias.
C. A news organization that sends a reporter to attend all city council meetings to record and report what happens there, including details of new legislation.