AP Gov Test 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a political mouthpiece?
A
A person, newspaper, etc. that expresses the opinions of the government or a political group.
2
Q
What is the equal time doctrine?
A
Political candidates get equal time in air.
3
Q
What is the equal fairness doctrine?
A
They should address controversial topics from both sides.
4
Q
What is the freedom of information act?
A
Requires full or partial disclosure previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the government to a person or the public.