Why Did Congress Create the Equal Time Rule?​

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why did Congress create the Equal Time Rule?​

• A) To provide the public with balanced programming during elections split between regular broadcasting and campaign ads
• B) To provide the public with balanced information and news coverage of all candidates during elections​
• C) To provide the public with thorough election reporting
• D) ​To provide the public with a forum for multiple viewpoints

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