Media and the Digital Public Square · Democratic Institutions

Freedom of the Press

Evaluating the importance of an independent media in holding the government accountable.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can a democracy function without a free press?
  2. 2When should the government have the right to keep secrets from the media?
  3. 3What is the difference between news reporting and political propaganda?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C7K03
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Media and the Digital Public Square
Period: Democratic Institutions

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