Chapter 2 · Sweden's democratic system
Vilken demokratisk funktion hotas särskilt när journalister skräms från att undersöka makthavare?
Which democratic function is especially threatened when journalists are intimidated out of investigating those in power?
Correct answer: Scrutinising those in power and giving the public insight
Journalists need to investigate and report on public issues without being intimidated into silence. Threats can therefore harm both the individual and public scrutiny.
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Source: Regeringen: Till det fria ordets försvar · Handlingsplanens syfte: utsatthet i det demokratiska samtalet
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Why this option does not fit
Att formulera politiska krav för en medlemsgrupp
This is an interest organisation’s role. Journalistic scrutiny is not about representing a particular membership group.
Att informera invånare om en myndighets verksamhet
This is public authority communication. Journalistic scrutiny independently examines how those in power act.
Att föra fram ett partis politiska förslag till väljarna
This is party political advocacy. Journalists’ role here is scrutiny, rather than promoting a party’s proposals.