Question

If a television station sold commercial time to a Republican candidate for governor but refused to sell time to the Democratic candidate for governor, this station would be in violation of the:______.A. Telecommunications Act of 1996.
B. Fairness Doctrine.
C. Equal time rule.

Answer 1

Answer: Equal time rule.

Explanation:- The equal time rule specifies that broadcasters are to provide equal access to the airwaves to all legally qualified candidates for a given political office during electoral campaigns. The rule requires U.S. radio and television broadcast stations to offer equivalent opportunities to all political candidates who requested it. For instance if a radio or television station sells an airtime to a political candidates , they are required to also sell to an opposing candidates that request to buy also.