The Sherman Act

question 130

Multiple Choice

The Sherman Act

• A)was declared unconstitutional in 1895.
• B)provided for government regulation of the railroads.
• C)declared monopoly and restraints of trade to be illegal.
• D)exempted the railroad and communications industries from the antitrust laws.

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Definitions:

Equal Time Rule

A regulation that requires broadcasters to provide equal airtime opportunities to opposing political candidates when they request it.

Commercial Time

Designated periods within radio and television programming allocated for the broadcast of advertisements.

Television Station

A set-up or facility for transmitting visual content and audio over the airwaves or through cable, aimed at reaching a wide audience.

Equal Time Rule

A policy that requires television and radio stations to provide equal broadcasting time to opposing political candidates during an election.