The First Amendment Assigns a Special Place for the Media

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Essay

The First Amendment assigns a special place for the media by protecting freedom of speech and freedom of the press.What are the three primary roles that the media should serve in a democratic society? What are some of the challenges the American media faces in fulfilling these roles? In your answer, be sure to address the impact of the profit motive in American media coverage and the country's unique system of media ownership.

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

The way in which a country's total income is spread among its population, affecting economic equality and living standards.

Purchasing Power

The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.

Per Capita Income

The average income earned per person in a certain area (city, region, country) in a specified year.

Back Translation

A method used in cross-cultural research and language translation where a text is translated from one language to another, and then a second translator translates it back to the original language to check for accuracy.