The Abandonment of the Fairness Doctrine Permitted

question 15

Multiple Choice

 The abandonment of the fairness doctrine permitted 

• A) liberals to have more access to mainstream media. 
• B) small-business owners to restrict access. 
• C) the rise of controversial talk radio. 
• D) politicians to regulate media more directly. 
• E) interest groups to have greater influence on elections.

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