What tools does the Federal Communications Commission have that it may employ for violation of its rules?
a. The FCC may confiscate a media outlet and take over its operations.
b. The FCC may force a media company to forward all profits to the federal government.
c. The FCC may revoke a broadcasting license or impose a fine for each violation.
d. The FCC has no power to employ sanctions against a media outlet.
e. The FCC issues only advisement, referring all violations to the FBI.
ANS: C
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