Would a democracy function effectively without the critical role of the press?

No without the press a democracy would crumble.

Explanation:

The press is often thought of as a “fourth branch of government” because it also helps balance power in the government. Without that fourth branch the concept of a democratic system of government starts to weaken and after a while the democracy would crumble.

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