The three branches of government established in the early years of the united states are the executive, legislative, and judicial. more recently however, there is a growing belief that we have established a fourth branch of government. what does this refer to? a. schools
b. religion
c. media
d. families

c. media

Explanation:

Media is called to be the fourth branch of government for its influence over the people which is comparative to the three branches of federal government defined by the Constitution of the United States of America. Media is considered to be essential for the proper functioning of democracy. Though it is not a formal institution but its responsibility to provide information, made it an inseparable part of a democratic country.

the earthquake in haiti was a magnitude of 7.0 according to the u.s geological survey yet the smaller earthquake in haiti killed more than 200,000 and left more than 1.2 million people homeless. the chile earthquake was a magnitude of 8.8 and 500 times more stronger but chile's earthquake only injured 712 people.