The media has become a very powerful force in American politics. With that said, explain if you think the First Amendments guarantee of freedom of the press places a special oblig

 The media has become a very powerful force in American politics. With that said, explain if you think the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of the press places a special obligation on the media to behave responsibly and if you think there is a need for checks on the power of the media. Consider the influence the media has on public opinion and as a watchdog over government