Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Changing Ownership

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the changing ownership patterns in the American media?

• A) There has been a recent trend toward homogenization of national news, as conglomerates have come to own a larger percentage of media outlets.
• B) There has been a recent trend toward homogenization of national news because the Telecommunications Act of 1996 required print media outlets to follow the Fairness Doctrine.
• C) There has been a recent trend toward diversification of national news, as conglomerates have come to own a smaller percentage of media outlets.
• D) There has been a recent trend toward diversification of national news because the Telecommunications Act of 1996 required print media outlets to follow the Fairness Doctrine.

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Definitions:

Emergency Call

A telephone call made to emergency services, such as police, fire, or ambulance, in a situation that requires immediate attention.

EMS

Emergency Medical Services, a system that provides urgent pre-hospital treatment and stabilization for serious illness and injuries and transport to definitive care.

Caller

An individual who initiates a telephone call or seeks contact with a service or business via phone.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a lifesaving technique involving chest compressions and artificial ventilation to maintain circulatory flow and oxygenation during cardiac arrest.