COMM 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Communications Act Of 1934, Fairness Doctrine, Guideposts
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The origins of free expression and a free press. Many countries throughout the world citizens are jailed or killed for speech. Since mid-1950s, 4 models for speech and journalism have been used to categorize differing ideas underlying free expression. Characterizes mainstream journalism in the united states. The distinguishing factor between models is the level of freedom granted to citizens. A socially responsible press is usually privately owned but functions as the. An unofficial branch of government that monitors the legislative, judicial, and executive branches for abuses of power. The constitution did not include a guarantee of press freedom. The bill of rights did guarantee freedom of speech. It means that courts and governments cannot block any publication or speech before it actually occurs. The courts have determined that some kinds of expression are not protected as speech under the constitution like.
