- A. Responsible media should not distort the real in an ideal democracy.
- B. Fake news seems inherent in the life of an ideal democracy.
- C. There should not be any kind of restrictions on the freedom of expression in an ideal democracy.
- D. Irresponsible media and political leaders cannot be effectively controlled in an ideal democracy.
Answer: A
Explanation
The passage emphasizes the critical role of transparency and the undistorted presentation of reality in a healthy democracy. It explicitly states, ‘A normatively responsible media through its communication effect has the responsibility to circulate the content of reality without distortion.’ This sentence directly encapsulates the core message, making option (A) the best reflection of the passage’s crux. Option (B) contradicts the passage’s ideal of undistorted reality. Option (C) touches upon freedom of expression but is not the central focus, which is specifically on media responsibility in conveying truth. Option (D) presents a pessimistic view that goes against the normative stance the passage takes on media’s role. This question tests the ability to identify the main argument or theme of a passage.