Week 1: Media and Government Relationship

What is normative theory in relation to media and government?

• Normative theory focuses on the historical analysis of media.
• Normative theory dictates government censorship policies.
• Normative theory describe that all forms of

  communications should be controlled by the

  governing elite or authorities.

• Normative theory describes an ideal way for a media

  system to be controlled and operated by the

  government, authority, leader and public.

What does authoritarian theory describe about media control?

• Authoritarian theory describe that all forms of

  communications should be controlled by the

  governing elite or authorities.

• Authoritarian theory advocates for media ownership by private entities.
• Media control under authoritarian theory encourages diverse viewpoints.
• Authoritarian theory promotes free press and independent media.

What is censorship?

• Censorship is the suppression of speech or information deemed objectionable by governing elites.

• Censorship is the encouragement of all forms of expression without restrictions.
• Censorship is a suppression of any communication

  which may consider to be harmful to the people,

  King, government and its nation.

• Censorship is the process of gathering information from various sources.

How does libertarian theory differ from authoritarian theory?

• Libertarian theory supports strong government intervention in personal lives.
• Authoritarian theory promotes complete individual autonomy and freedom.
• Libertarian theory seeks to establish a totalitarian regime.
• Libertarianism is free from any control or censorship.

What are the obligations of media according to social responsibility theory?

• Media must provide accurate information and serve the public interest.

• Media must focus on profit generation.

• Media should prioritize political matters.

• Media is not required to verify the accuracy of their content.

What is the role of media in a democratic society?

• To entertain the public and promote celebrity culture.
• To control the narrative and suppress dissenting voices.
• To serve as a platform for advertising and commercial interests.
• The role of media in a democratic society is to act as a watchdog on government power.

What does Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state?

• Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and

  expression.

• Everyone has the right to bear arms.
• Everyone has the right to privacy in their home.
• Everyone has the right to free education.

What is prior restraint in the context of censorship?

• Prior restraint is censorship on expressions before they can take place.

• Prior restraint allows for unlimited speech and publication.
• Prior restraint is censorship of

  the material after being heard or distributed.

• Prior restraint is a type of punishment after speech has occurred.

How does the concept of media literacy contribute to democracy?

• Media literacy encourages passive consumption of media content.

• Media literacy has no impact on civic engagement.

• Media literacy is focused solely on advertising techniques.

• Media literacy empowers individuals to critically analyze media messages.

What is the significance of freedom of expression in a democratic society?

• Freedom of expression is essential for fostering open dialogue and debate.

• Freedom of expression only applies to certain groups of people.

• Freedom of expression is a privilege that can be revoked by authorities.

• Freedom of expression is irrelevant in a democratic context.