Answer and Explanation:
The most important role in the media to promote a healthy and functioning democracy is to inform. Through the dissemination of information, citizens are able to know what is happening in the country's politics, in addition to being able to understand government processes.
A second important role in the media is to educate the population about politics and government, explaining concepts and making people aware of how to make correct decisions in democratic processes.
The U.S. helped Japan rebuild economically after WWII and has maintained a peaceful relationship. The U.S. occupied Japan for four decades to make sure they did not rebuild their military.
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