How did the founders of American democracy envision the role of the media, and how is this vision represented in the U.S. Constitution? Do Americans share this vision? Do you agree?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain the founders' interest in the ability of individuals to be critical of government without consequence and for people to be able to monitor government and public officials.
2. Explain the role of media as watchdogs.
3. Explain protections of freedom of speech and press in the First Amendment.
4. Note that about half of Americans feel that news organizations protect democracy, and almost 70 percent feel the media are important as government watchdogs.
5. State a position regarding the role of the media.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Direct lobbying usually ________
a. ignores attendance at campaign fundraisers b. puts pressure on for-profit organizations to act in the favor of lobbyists c. involves "nonpolitical" public relations campaigns d. involves massive numbersof individually writtenletters e. takes place quietly in congressional committees and executive bureaucracies