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:

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