#45 MEDIA REGULATION: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

What is the primary reason the First Amendment protects print media?

• To prevent the government from owning newspapers

• To allow newspapers to make more money

• To ensure Americans have the information needed for political decisions

• To allow newspapers to print anything they want

What does the Fairness Doctrine require broadcasters to do?

• Support the government in all broadcasts

• Broadcast only family-friendly content

• Avoid airing controversial programs

• Give equal time to each side of a public issue

Which rule ensures a political candidate can respond to a personal attack aired on TV?

• Right of Rebuttal

• Equal Time Rule

• Communications Decency Act

• Fairness Doctrine

Why is the internet largely self-regulating?

• Because it is controlled by the FCC

• Because it is not important

• Because it changes too quickly for laws to keep up

• Because it is owned by private companies

What is a major concern about media ownership consolidation?

• It makes it easier to regulate the media

• It increases the number of media companies

• It reduces the diversity of viewpoints in media

• It leads to higher prices for consumers