BCA 510 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions & Answers 2023/2024

BCA 510 Exam 2 Study Guide Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Obscenity - ANSWER-- Receives no F.A. Protection - Hard-core sexual expression - Pornography has no legal meaning - only applies to sexual expression, not violence or language of their own kind Indecency - ANSWER-- non-obscene sexual expression that receives limited F.A. Protection - Language can be considered indecent - only regulated by FCC for broadcasts Rationale for Broadcast Indecency Regulations - ANSWER-1. Operating over public airwaves, need to act in the public interest 2. Obtrusive nature of broadcast *FCC* vs. Pacifica (1978) - ANSWER-- radio station plays "7 dirty words" over the radio on a tuesday at mid-day - The FCC can regulate indecency even though it infringes on the First Amendment Nobright-line Test for Indecency - ANSWER-- No real test - case by case scenario - can't say "F***", but sometimes people wont get fined Safe Harbor - ANSWER-Broadcasters can show indecent content at times that children arent expected to be watching (10 PM - 6 AM) FCC Fines - ANSWER-- Pre- Janet Jackson: $32,500 Max