What happened to the Federal Communications Commission's "fairness doctrine" under the Reagan administration?
a) The FCC required that broadcasters provide coverage of political issues and present diverse views. b) The FCC decided that its "fairness doctrine" violated free speech guarantees by telling broadcasters what they had to air. c) The FCC decided it was not going far enough in protecting the rights of political groups, so it increased the amount of required air time that had to be given to political candidates and issues. d) The FCC began buying media outlets to ensure that Reagan's conservative agenda would be protected.
B
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A. has increased in recent years as a result of continuing devolution B. is no longer permitted under state law C. has declined as the size of the Capitol press corps has shrunk D. has become more focused on detailed explanations of policy issues
Confronted with the task of interpreting a law that is unclear in meaning or intent, judges traditionally have sought guidance by examining the law's legislative history: hearings, committee reports, and congressional debates recorded in the Congressional Record
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The traditionalistic-individualistic political culture of Texas resulted in a constitution
a. that centralizes power in the governor. b. with a heavy emphasis on limiting government's ability to act. c. that does not have a bill of rights. d. with unlimited controls on spending. e. with a high degree of flexibility.
Which agency was begun during the Korean War and is the most secretive of the intelligence agencies, working on the cutting edge of intelligence data analysis?
A. Federal Emergency Management Agency B. Central Intelligence Agency C. National Security Agency D. Federal Bureau of Investigation