The media are sometimes referred to as the "fourth branch of government" because
A)they receive a number of subsidies paid for through tax revenue.
B)they could not do their job without cooperation from the executive,legislative,
And judicial branches.
C)they are explicitly discussed in Article IV of the Constitution.
D)they provide a check on the power of government and political leaders.

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The media provide a check on the power of government and political leaders by holding them accountable and exposing any wrongdoing. This is similar to the role of the other branches of government in providing checks and balances. While the media may receive subsidies and require cooperation from the other branches, these factors do not make them a branch of government in their own right. Article IV of the Constitution deals with the relationship between states, not the media.

The Media Are Sometimes Referred to as the "Fourth Branch