The Communications Decency Act

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Communications Decency Act

• A)made it illegal to make "indecent" sexual material on the internet accessible to those under age 18.
• B)made it illegal to broadcast explicit sexual and excretory references between 6 A.M.and 10 P.M.on the radio and on television.
• C)imposed a tax on all websites containing obscene material.
• D)required that individuals be given the opportunity to respond to personal attacks broadcast on radio and television.

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