How Do the Fairness Doctrine and the Equal Time Provision

question 50

Multiple Choice

How do the fairness doctrine and the equal time provision differ?

• A) One requires reporters of different perspectives, whereas the other requires exactly the same number of reporters from both sides of the political aisle.
• B) One requires balanced reporting while the other requires political programming to get the same amount of time as entertainment programming.
• C) One requires a variety of political coverage while the other requires a specific amount of coverage.
• D) There is almost no difference.
• E) One regulates broadcasters while the other regulates print press.

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