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burchfield96

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on: Jul 9, 2018
Broadcast television networks make most of their money from
 
  a. acting as government watchdogs.
  b. airing policy deliberation.
  c. engaging in yellow journalism.
  d. interviewing political candidates.
  e. selling ads on non-news based programs.

Question 2

Why is public ownership of the airwaves a potential problem for news broadcasters?
 
  a. Television stations must prove that they provide a necessary service to the public in order to qualify for a share of the airwaves.
  b. Broadcasters are bound by strict rules governing the content of their broadcasts.
  c. Journalists are subject to strict scrutiny under the Fair and Balanced Act.
  d. Television stations must obtain government licenses that may give public officials an avenue for pressuring journalists.
  e. Government licenses are costly, so the wealthy have the advantage in control of the airwaves.


jasonq

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


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