– Explain factors that influence access to popular culture.
Governments, regardless of political system, can exercise control over whether content is considered appropriate or inappropriate. Sometimes this decision is based on confirming and enforcing community standards. Governments can enforce standards that adhere to governmental policy instead of taking public opinion into account in establishing those standards.
Compare one example of the United States government’s role in regulating content with one example of governmental regulation in another area of the world. In describing each example, consider the role of free speech, whether regulation of popular culture content is an infringement on free speech, and why or why not. (300–350 words