Current federal regulations try to ensure a level playing field for all candidates for office during election campaigns by requiring radio and television stations to do all of the following EXCEPT

A) give equal opportunities for airtime to all candidates competing for any particular office.
B) limit political advertising to less than 60 percent of the station's total advertising time.
C) offer reasonable opportunities for the discussion of differing views of important public issues .
D) sell ad time to any and all candidates for President or for the U.S. House and Senate.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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