In Response to Pressure for More Government Openness and Disclosure

question 37

Multiple Choice

In response to pressure for more government openness and disclosure, Congress passed the _____ in 1966.

• A) Freedom of Information Act
• B) Government Performance and Results Act
• C) False Claims Act
• D) Whistleblower Protection Act
• E) Administrative Procedure Act

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Definitions:

Cross Ownership

The ownership of multiple types of media outlets, such as TV and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines, by a single person or corporation.

Concentration

The process by which the number of companies producing and distributing a particular commodity decreases, often through mergers and conglomeration.

Media Power

The influence that media has on public opinion and the shaping of culture, politics, and society.

Monopoly

A market structure where a single entity exclusively controls a particular industry or service, limiting competition.