The Fairness Doctrine Required That

question 51

Multiple Choice

The fairness doctrine required that

• A)all network news reports be balanced and fair-minded or they would be labeled editorials.
• B)broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints.
• C)all regulated newspapers establish a section of the editorial page for letters from readers.
• D)all broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office with equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public.

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Definitions:

Speaker's Viewpoint

The perspective or stance on a topic that a speaker or author adopts and communicates to their audience.

Critical Listening

The skill of actively evaluating and analyzing the content of a message for logic, credibility, and value.

Trait Approach

A method of analyzing personality by focusing on specific, measurable traits that individuals possess, often used in psychology and leadership studies.

Functional Approaches

Theories or strategies that focus on the specific roles or functions that elements within a system serve.