George Washington felt it was important to keep some governmental matters secret and as a result, news should be censored to keep these matters out of the public eye. This is an example of which of the following?

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Washington's belief in censorship and keeping certain matters out of the public eye indicates a preference for managed news, in which the government controls the information that is disseminated to the public. This is different from a free press, in which journalists are free to report on whatever they choose, without interference from the government. Gerrymandering, yellow journalism, and covert reporting are all unrelated to this situation.

George Washington Felt It Was Important to Keep Some Governmental