The Basic Rationale for Heavier Government Regulation of Broadcasting Than

question 34

Multiple Choice

The basic rationale for heavier government regulation of broadcasting than of the print media is that:

• A)radio and television are entertainment and have no First Amendment protection.
• B)the propaganda potential of the electronic media is so great that more protection is needed.
• C)broadcasters are given the exclusive use of a scarce resource (the radio spectrum)and must use it "in the public interest,convenience and necessity."
• D)broadcast advertising is too pervasive and persuasive to be left unregulated.
• E)the broadcast media are more technically complex and need more government assistance to maintain good technical standards.

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