J 201 Chapter : J201 CH4 Reading Guide
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Media and democracy: explain the importance of press freedom in a democracy. Identify the freedoms granted by the first amendment: explain how the relationship between u. s. government and media involves a balance between freedom and intervention. Regulate or deregulate: explain the free-market rationale for media deregulation, explain the public-interest rationale for media regulation. The fcc"s variable role (you do not need to memorize dates or specific policies. : describe the fcc"s role, explain how regulators and regulation advocates have defined public interest. Media outlets: summarize arguments of free-market advocates. Identify three key ways communication media have changed since the first amendment was written: explain how the government uses regulation to prevent monopolies and promote the free flow of ideas. Identify what agencies regulate what types of advertising: explain the purpose of advertising regulations, explain how the government restricts but also helps the advertising industry.