DBQ SHORT RESPONSE "Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be imited without danger of losing it." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Jay, 1786 17. Formulating an Opinion What is Jefferson's point about the importance of the press to a democracy? Do you agree or disagree? Why? 18. Drawing Conclusions Think about what you have read about the roles the press plays. Which role, do you think, would be what Jefferson had in mind when he attached such importance to freedom of the press? EXTENDED RESPONSE 19. Informative/Explanatory Think about the roles of the individual, the mass media, and interest groups in American government. What are the most effective ways an individual or group can participate in government? What impact do the three roles have on monitoring and influencing government? Use evidence from the chapter as support.

DBQ SHORT RESPONSE "Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be imited without danger of losing it." -Thomas Jefferson, letter to John Jay, 1786 17. Formulating an Opinion What is Jefferson's point about the importance of the press to a democracy? Do you agree or disagree? Why? 18. Drawing Conclusions Think about what you have read about the roles the press plays. Which role, do you think, would be what Jefferson had in mind when he attached such importance to freedom of the press? EXTENDED RESPONSE 19. Informative/Explanatory Think about the roles of the individual, the mass media, and interest groups in American government. What are the most effective ways an individual or group can participate in government? What impact do the three roles have on monitoring and influencing government? Use evidence from the chapter as support.