In 2006 the quote below was made by Helen Thomas, White House press corps. “I respect the office of the presidency, but I never worship at the shrines of our public servants.… The Washington press corps has the privilege of asking the president of the United States what he is doing and why.
Source: Helen Thomas, White House press corps

What role of the media is illustrated by this quote?
A) the media as guardians of national security
B)the media as shapers of public opinion
C) the media as watchdogs of democracy
D) the media as reporters of information