Journalists seldom deliberately tilt their coverage in favor of one side over another because
a. advertisers are reluctant to air ads on biased networks.
b. federal law requires balanced reporting.
c. the FCC is quick to penalize any network showing bias.
d. they are committed to presenting all sides of an issue.
e. they fear alienating large segments of the population.
ANS: D
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