Which of the Following Statements About the FCC and "Fleeting

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the FCC and "fleeting expletives" in live TV shows is not true?

• A)The FCC fining flurry was partially in response to campaigns against Howard Stern's vulgarity and the Janet Jackson exposed-breast incident.
• B)In 2006, Congress increased the FCC's maximum allowable fine to $325,000 per incident.
• C)In 2010, a federal appeals court rejected the FCC's policy on the basis that it was too vague.
• D)In 2010, a federal appeals court rejected Congress's increase of the FCC's maximum allowable fine.
• E)All of the options are true.

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Definitions:

Depository Institutions Deregulation

The legislative measures taken to reduce regulation over banks and other depository institutions to enhance their ability to compete and innovate.

Monetary Control Act

A law intended to regulate banking and manage the money supply, possibly referring to specific legislation like the Monetary Control Act of 1980 in the United States, which influenced the Federal Reserve's control over monetary policy.

Glass-Steagall Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1933, which separated commercial banking from investment banking, repealed in 1999.

1999 Repeal

Refers to the revocation of a law or act; often mentioned in economic contexts, such as the repeal of financial regulations or acts in 1999.