An Issue That Some Feel Congress Should Address Relative to Conglomerates

question 100

Multiple Choice

An issue that some feel Congress should address relative to conglomerates is:

• A)Should conglomerates have the right to own the means of distribution (a station or network)and the production of content (a program production studio)?
• B)Should conglomerates have the right to require TV actors to invest in their production companies?
• C)Should conglomerates have the right to require distributors to pay for content?
• D)Is a lack of creative freedom caused by the loss of independent stations?
• E)Is an increase of creativity gained by consolidation?

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