COM 107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: First Amendment To The United States Constitution, Prior Restraint, Fairness Doctrine
16 Jan 2016
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Chapter 16 legal controls and freedom of expression. Violation to limit corporate spending through pacs. Don"t recognize the freedom of speech make fun of gov, pres, etc. Authoritarian model developed around printing era, the general public needed guidance from elite, gov criticism not tolerated, censorship: asia, latin america journalism joins with gov. Communist / state model press is controlled by gov press should serve goals of the state, ideas that challenge state authority not permitted, Social responsibility model outlined in 1947, development of press watchdog groups bc mass media had grown too powerful, comprehensive news reports that put issues into context. Fourth estate press functions as an unofficial branch of government that monitors 3 branches for abuses of power, press supplies info to citizens so that they can make informed decisions regarding pol/so issues. Libertarian model encourages vigorous gov criticism and supports highest degree of individual/press freedoms.
