Media Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics #45

What is the oldest form of media in the US?

• Internet

• Radio

• Television

• Print

Which government agency is responsible for regulating broadcast media?

• FDA

• FCC

• CIA

• FBI

What is the name of the rule that requires broadcasters to give equal time to each side of a public issue?

• Fairness Doctrine

• Equal Time Rule

• Right of Rebuttal

• Freedom of Speech Rule

Which Supreme Court case established that the FCC can regulate certain language and images on broadcast media?

• Near v. Minnesota

• New York Times v. US

• Pentagon Papers case

• FCC v. Pacifica Broadcasting

What is the main concern regarding media ownership and super-mergers?

• Rise in production costs

• Increase in government control

• Lack of diversity in media

• Decrease in advertising revenue

What was the 1996 Telecommunications Act known for?

• Regulating newspaper content

• Deregulating the cable industry

• Regulating radio broadcasting

• Regulating the internet

What is the main issue surrounding the net neutrality debate?

• Regulation of content

• Regulation of advertising

• Regulation of access

• Regulation of media ownership

Which organization supports nonprofits that use technology and media to advance social equity?

• Voqal

• CIA

• PBS Digital Studios

• FCC

What is the main reason for keeping the internet as open as possible?

• To limit access to information

• To allow access to more points of view

• To increase government control

• To promote censorship

What is the purpose of the Fairness Doctrine?

• To regulate internet content

• To ensure equal time for public issues

• To restrict access to information

• To promote government control