Right to criticize the government is limited. Censorship is after the fact although journalists know generally how far they can go. Harsh punishment for transgressions. A reaction to the authoritarian model. Prevalent philosophy into early 1900s in the U.S. 2.
Government serves the people.
Press is a check on the government. Different from authoritarian. Press has responsibility to the people. Government closely controls media content prior to publication. Best example was in Maoist China.