Quiz 2 Flashcards
T or F: The electromagnetic spectrum is a scarce public resource and electronic media are not open to all speakers
True
Facts about cable television
Initially called community antenna tv (catv)
Expanded the tv network audience at no cost
was regulated by the FCC because they were competing with broadcasters
Significantly reduced limits on the number of radio and television stations one person or one company could own is a result of _____
Telecommunications act of 1996
Cable companies must have a ______ to operate
a franchise contract
T or F:Section 315 of the communication act of 1934 gives political candidates equal opportunity to use electronic media facilities
True
T or F: The communications act of 1934 prohibits broadcast, cable, and satellite programmers from censoring on air statements by political candidates, and thus is not responsible for defamatory remarks.
True
Members of the FCC are _____
appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate
A broadcast station does not need to provide equal access to rival political candidates if it happens during _____
bona fide newscasts, news interviews, on the spot news events, news documentaries
One of the primary reasons for the passage of the radio act of 1927 was to:
Prevent the interference of radio signals that occurred between broadcasters
Because of the limited broadcast spectrum broadcasters:
Must meet certain public interest, convenience, or necessity requirements
During the last 25 years, broadcasters have generally faced:
An erosion of the notion of “public interest” due to economic factors, and more horizontal and vertical ownership restrictions
The limit for FCC commissioners serving from the same political party at one time is:
3
The telecommunication act of 1996 requires:
Cable and television networks to adhere to safe harbor guidelines for indecent programming, and broadcasters to limit the amount of violent programming they air during primetime viewing hours.
T or F: cable and satellite regulated so leniently because customers exercise a choice and therefore consider them less pervasive.
true
Programming that falls under the FCC’s definition of indecency:
May be broadcast on stations during safe harbor from 10pm-6am and may be shown on cable television without adhering to the safe harbor guideline that applies to broadcasters.
