The Telecommunications Act of 1996

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Telecommunications Act of 1996

• A)added a new level of regulation over the broadcasting industry.
• B)required media corporations to purchase the new digital spectrum.
• C)has promoted concentrated ownership of diverse media.
• D)eased corporate fears that the public will discover the partnership between the government and business interests.

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Definitions:

Representational Gap

The discrepancy between the intended meaning of a message and its actual interpretation by the audience.

Disagreements

Situations where individuals or groups have divergent views, opinions, or choices about a particular matter.

Approach a Task

The method or strategy employed by an individual or group to tackle and complete a specific job or responsibility.

Prediscussion Polling

A technique where individuals in a group provide their opinions or vote on a matter before group discussion begins, which can influence the direction and dynamics of the discussion.