Press

: In 1791, "the press" referred to pamphlets and newspapers. Today, it encompasses everything from podcasts and digital newsletters to social media and streaming video.

: Without a press to inform the public about the conduct of elected officials, the concept of a representative democracy becomes hollow. 7 Ways the Printing Press Changed the World - History.com : In 1791, "the press" referred to pamphlets and newspapers

A free press is often called the "Fourth Estate" because it acts as an unofficial fourth branch of government, providing a system of checks and balances against corruption and abuses of power. : In 1791

: In 1450, Gutenberg's invention broke the monopoly on information, ending the Middle Ages by allowing the mass production of books and the rapid spread of revolutionary ideas. : In 1791, "the press" referred to pamphlets and newspapers