Title: The Role of the Media in Politics - Ethics Sage
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The Role of the Media in Politics
Responsible Behavior Shoved Aside for Biased Reporting
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Content: The Role of the Media in Politics - Ethics Sage
Civility Run Among in American Politics
Is it Ethical to ‘Kill the Messenger’? The Role of the Media in Politics
10/20/2016
Responsible Behavior Shoved Aside for Biased Reporting
The media has been referred to as “The Fourth Estate” with the important function of being the news media – “the press” – and serving as the eyes and ears of the public. The traditional print and media reporting has been viewed over time as the way to insure the American public gets the real scoop on the functioning of government and viewpoints of political candidate. The news media is a societal or political force or institution whose influence is not consistently or officially recognized. A free press serves four essential purposes: Holding government leaders accountable to the people. Publicizing issues that need attention. Educating citizens so they can make informed decisions, and
Connecting people with each other in civil society. Free media plays an important role in influencing political discourse during elections. When free and balanced, traditional media (print and broadcast) foster transparency and the determination of important electoral information.