Effects of Dominant Firms and Media Oligopoly

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What was the primary focus of the 1996 Telecommunications Act regarding media ownership regulations?

  • Emphasizing competition over diversity considerations (correct)
  • Strengthening the FCC's ability to enforce localism
  • Expanding the FCC's jurisdiction over content creation
  • Promoting minority preferences for media ownership

Which of the following principles underlies the FCC's historical approach to media ownership regulations?

  • The assumption that media ownership regulations are required to ensure diversity of views and information (correct)
  • The recognition that content creation falls under the FCC's jurisdiction
  • The belief that media ownership has no impact on the diversity of views and information
  • The prioritization of localism over competition in the media landscape

According to the concept of collective free speech, what is the primary concern regarding media ownership?

  • Ensuring that individuals have the right to create and disseminate content without restrictions
  • Allowing media companies to have complete control over the content they produce
  • Preventing media companies from exercising financial and political influence on lawmakers
  • Guaranteeing that individuals have access to a diverse range of content and perspectives (correct)

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between media ownership and democratic theory?

<p>Democratic theory suggests that a variety of opinions and perspectives is necessary for an informed electorate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the 1996 Telecommunications Act contribute to media consolidation?

<p>By removing ownership limits and focusing on competition over diversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest issue regarding media ownership in the context of new media?

<p>The inapplicability of ownership limits to converging content delivery companies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles is NOT directly related to the concept of the "marketplace of ideas" in the context of media ownership?

<p>Journalism plays an essential role in holding politicians accountable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the FCC's historical approach to minority preferences for media ownership?

<p>The FCC has been required to provide extensive justification for preferential regulations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding the principle of localism in the context of media ownership?

<p>Voters may not have access to information about local issues due to media consolidation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the 1934 Communications Act and media ownership regulations?

<p>The 1934 Act established the FCC's authority to regulate media ownership to promote diversity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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