1. Which best describes the stance of Japan’s mainstream media towards the government? ① Taking an outwardly neutral stance. ② Blatantly pro-government news reporting. ③ Taking a critical stance towards the government. ④ Acting as a PR agent for certain political parties from which they get support. 2. Which best describes the stance taken by Japan’s largest newspapers during WWII? ① Always opposed its militaristic policies, but succumbed to government pressure. ② Eventually tolerated the war and increased circulation with sensational reporting. ③ Protested against the war and suspended publication for the duration. ④ Sold their companies to the government after the war started.
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