Question

The 1996 Telecommunications Act ______. a.required both radio and television stations to adhere to the fairness doctrine b.exempted cable stations from the same standards of fairness and decency required of broadcast stations c.prohibited broadcast networks from owning cable stations d.created the equal time rule e.allowed ownership of multiple broadcast stations as long as those stations did not reach more than 35 percent of the market

Answer 1

Answer:

e. allowed ownership of multiple broadcast stations as long as those stations did not reach more than 35 percent of the market

Explanation:

The 1996 Telecommunications Act is also referred to as the Communications Decency Act of 1996 and it was enacted by the 104th US Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton, being effective from 8th February, 1996.

The 1996 Telecommunications Act allowed ownership of multiple broadcast stations as long as those stations did not reach more than 35 percent of the market