How does government regulate the news media? Are these regulations beneficial to democracy?

What will be an ideal response?


An ideal response will:
1, Analyze how the Federal Communications Commission's regulation of the media generally works to promote a diversity of news sources through its prevention of monopolies, that its licensing powers work to make sure broadcasters are generally serving the public interest, and that its fair treatment rules regarding the sale of advertising to political candidates make sure all candidates get the opportunity to pay for equal media time—all of which make the news more open and democratic.

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With respect to the decisions of the Federal Reserve, __________.

A. if the Fed allows too much money into circulation, deflation will result B. other states' monetary policies do not affect decisions of the Fed C. decisions about interest rates can affect foreign investment D. decisions are generally dependent upon the political process

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The assimilation of new members into the elite helps the system siphon off revolutionaries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following have been major influences in the last forty years on British culture EXCEPT

a. feminis. b. antinuclear activism. c. class identity. d. environmentalism. e. All of these have been major influences.

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What implications to a federalist definition of national power did the Supreme Court decision of Gibbons vs. Ogden have in 1824?

a. It articulated the legal underpinnings for the doctrine of nullification. b. It strengthened the national government's power to regulate interstate commerce. b. It strengthened the national government's power to regulate interstate commerce. c. It authorized Congress to charter a national bank. d. It enabled Congress to create legal means to fulfill their Constitutional responsibilities.

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