After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• Identify the functions of the news media in a democracy.
   
• Discuss three different factors that influence foreign news coverage in the United States.
   
• Explain the ways the U.S. government tries to control media coverage.
   
• Summarize the ways that government has used or been impacted by social media.
   
• Describe the role of foreign media sources to U.S. news consumers.