Select all that apply. The Fairness Doctrine covers which of the following media types and why? Newspapers; in order to make sur
e that no one viewpoint dominates. Radio; because there are fewer broadcasting licenses available than people who wish to broadcast. Thus, it is necessary that the FCC step in to make sure that the viewpoints of people other than those who own licenses are represented in the media. Every media type (radio, television, and Internet); to assure that no one viewpoint dominates. Television and radio but not the Internet; because the Internet is not regulated by anyone. Television and radio, but not print media like newspapers; because in theory, anyone can start his own newspaper and express his point of view whereas the number of people who can participate in radio and television is limited by broadcast frequencies.
The answer is Television and radio, but not print media like newspapers; because in theory, anyone can start his own newspaper and express his point of view whereas the number of people who can participate in radio and television is limited by broadcast frequencies.
The fairness doctrine is a law that required broadcasters to present issues of public matter and do it showing the contrasting arguments in the same channel or radio station as well, to make sure people were exposed to several points of view.
