Courts Have Ruled That Print Media Cannot Be Forced to Print

question 73

Multiple Choice

Courts have ruled that print media cannot be forced to print news coverage it would not otherwise report.Broadcast media must abide by different rules,such as providing equal access to political figures.Why does this difference exist?

• A)Print media is considered a public asset.
• B)Broadcast media is considered a public asset.
• C)Broadcast media is considered a private asset.
• D)The Internet is considered a public asset.
• E)Print media adheres to the bias clause.

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