What Effect Did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Have on the Federal

question 8

Multiple Choice

What effect did the Telecommunications Act of 1996 have on the Federal Communications Commission?

• A) The FCC was disbanded.
• B) The FCC was transformed into a law enforcement agency.
• C) The FCC was transformed from a regulator of the industry into a supporter of competition within the industry.
• D) The FCC became a moderator of disputes between media outlets.
• E) The FCC was transformed into a labor union that acted as an advocate for customers of the media.

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