Rules Changes Made in 2003 by the FCC Paved the Way

question 51

Multiple Choice

Rules changes made in 2003 by the FCC paved the way for

• A)decentralization of the media.
• B)government ownership of the media.
• C)even greater concentration in the media industry.
• D)greater regulation of the media industry.
• E)reinstating the fairness doctrine.

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Definitions:

Missouri Statehood

The admission of Missouri as the 24th state of the United States on August 10, 1821, following the Missouri Compromise.

Maine

A U.S. state located in the northeastern part of the country, known for its scenic coastlines and maritime history.

Northwest Ordinance

A significant law passed by the United States Congress in 1787 that provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the Northwest Territory.

Northwest Territory

A historical region encompassing the area near the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River that was organized under United States governance post the American Revolutionary War.