While Most of the Mass Media in the United States

question 37

Multiple Choice

While most of the mass media in the United States is privately owned, which of the following is also correct?

• A) They are able to regulate large swaths of information flow on the Internet.
• B) The government has cracked down on the use of copyrighted material.
• C) They have focused most of their energy on monitoring the activities of hate groups.
• D) They do not operate free of government regulation.
• E) They operate free of government regulation.

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Definitions:

Written Down

A term referring to an asset that has been depreciated or devalued on the financial statements.

Carrying Value

The amount an asset is valued at on a balance sheet, subtracting depreciation and amortization.

Value Recovers

The process by which the market value of an asset increases after a period of decline.

Double Declining Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation which doubles the straight-line depreciation rate, resulting in higher depreciation expenses in the early years of an asset's life.