CHAPTER 16 QUESTIONS

 

These questions relate to CH. 16

1. Explain the various models of the news media that exist under different political systems.

2. What is the basic philosophical concept that underlines America's notion of free expression?

3. Visit this webpage (Committee to Protect Journalists), examine some of the headlines, and try to figure out how and why so many journalists have been killed under political systems different than ours: what can you say about freedom of expression after visiting CPJ?

4. The government and the courts view print and broadcasting as different forms of expression. What are the major differences??

5. Have you ever had an experience in which you thought personal or public expression went too far and should be curbed? Explain. How might you remedy this situation?