Role of the Media and Freedom of Expression (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Orientation): Flashcards
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Electronic media definition
Electronic media definition
Media requiring electricity/batteries (internet, social media, TV, radio)
Print media definition
Print media definition
Traditional written materials (books, newspapers, magazines, posters)
Primary purpose of media in democracy
Primary purpose of media in democracy
Communicate, inform and educate citizens
Media role: exposing corruption
Media role: exposing corruption
Holding leaders accountable, reporting mismanagement
Media responsibility during elections
Media responsibility during elections
Give equal coverage to political parties
Media failure: commercial interests
Media failure: commercial interests
Prioritising advertisers' needs over public interest
Freedom of expression meaning
Freedom of expression meaning
Right to express ideas/opinions freely through speech & writing
Section 16 of Constitution guarantees
Section 16 of Constitution guarantees
Freedom of expression (press, media, info sharing, creativity)
Freedom of expression does NOT include
Freedom of expression does NOT include
War propaganda, inciting violence, advocacy of hatred, harm
Protection of State Information Bill aka
Protection of State Information Bill aka
'Secrecy Bill' - jail for revealing state secrets