Media Law and Ethics Final Exam WVU Questions with Verified Answers

With regard to regulation by the FCC, are cable and broadcast TV treated the same? - ANSWER-No, cable is optional but broadcast tv is everywhere. Candidate Access Rule - ANSWER-Broadcasters must treat all candidates equally and allow candidates for federal office access to, or the purchase of, airtime How much can you spend if you run for office? - ANSWER-As much as you want. Can you give unlimited money to someone else's campaign? - ANSWER-No there are limits on donations to campaigns. Are there ways around donation limits on campaigns? - ANSWER-Yes, funnel money through PAC which can find its way back to the candidate. soft money - ANSWER-refers to unregulated, unlimited contributions to political parties for so-called "party-building" activities. Not directly to candidate. hard money - ANSWER-Political contributions given to a party, candidate, or interest group that are limited in amount and fully disclosed. dark money - ANSWER-political money where the donors of the money do not have to be disclosed The Potter Box - ANSWER-an ethical framework used to make decisions by utilizing four categories which Potter identifies as universal to all ethical dilemmas. When do you need permission to use someone’s image or name? - ANSWER-If it were for commercial purposes Indecency vs. Obscenity - ANSWER-Indecency is subject to regulation (broadcast indecency), obscenity is illegal Safe Harbor Hours - ANSWER-(10pm-6am) Time where indecency is allowed Does the FCC limit violence on TV? - ANSWER-No With regard to regulation by the FCC, are broadcast and satellite radio treated the same? - ANSWER-No, satellite radio is optional What does the FCC seek in regulating ownership of broadcast licenses? - ANSWER-Competition, Diversity, Localism