The News Media's Common-Carrier Role Is Based on the Idea

question 41

Multiple Choice

The news media's common-carrier role is based on the idea that

• A)the news will be available to all citizens.
• B)various news organizations should interpret the news in nearly the same way.
• C)the press should not charge for public service announcements.
• D)the press should provide a channel through which political leaders can communicate their views to the public.
• E)the press should be patriotic in the reporting of the news.

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Definitions:

Pure Rent

Income received by a landowner for the use of a natural resource, land, or location that is essentially in fixed supply.

Pure Rent

Income earned from owning a resource completely fixed in supply, with no additional production cost.

Fixed Supply

A situation where the quantity of a good available is constant and does not change with price.

Demand Determined

A characteristic of markets where the quantity of goods or services sold is primarily influenced by consumer demand.