Question

In 1987, the federal government revoked the ________, arguing that it was no longer necessary due to the increasing number of television and radio stations. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

Fairness Doctrine

Explanation:

The Fairness Doctrine was introduced by the United States of America's Federal Communications Commission. This body is shortly known as FCC. The doctrine was launched in the year 1949.

The Fairness Doctrine was a remarkable policy that asked the broadcasters to present the controversial issues of any public importance and it has to present in such a way that it was honest and balanced.

But in the year 1987, the U.S. government revoked the policy stating that the doctrine likely hurts the interests of the public and it also violated the right of free speech of the broadcasters that was guaranteed by the 1st Amendment of the constitution.