Which is the most important role of a free press in a democracy? a. protecting leaders from lies and false accusations b.providing newspapers to people at no charge c.keeping citizens well informed d.telling which candidate to vote for

One of the most important roles of free press in a democracy is to C) keep citizens well informed. Free press is important to support the value of free speech and the free flow of ideas in a democratic society. 

The correct answer to this question is the following.

You did not specify the context of the question or further reference.

However, if you are referring to the heavy taxation imposed by the King of England to the American colonies, such as the Stamp Act, then the answer will be the following.

The resolution that was designed to ease the fears of the king and Parliament was the one designed by Virginia colonist Patrick Henry, who delivered emotive speeches to influence the legislators of the House of Burgesses, which was the official assembly of the colony of Jamestown. The resolution denied the authority of the British Parliament to impose taxation over the colonies and invite the American people to oppose the Act.