Asked by Caleb Rounsavall on Apr 24, 2024

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Public broadcasting in the United States

A) accounts for a much larger share of the media market than in other Western democracies,such as France,Germany,and Denmark.
B) accounts for a much smaller share of the media market than in other Western democracies,such as France,Germany,and Denmark.
C) accounts for a roughly the same share of the media market as in other Western democracies,such as France,Germany,and Denmark.
D) is illegal under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Public Broadcasting

Media organizations, typically funded by the public, that provide television, radio, and other digital media services with the aim of serving the public interest.

Media Market

The region or demographic segment to which media content is specifically targeted, encompassing the audiences for television, radio, newspapers, and other media outlets.

Western Democracies

Countries in the Western part of the world that have a form of government in which power is vested in the people, either directly or through elected representatives.

  • Differentiate between various forms of media and their funding models in the U.S.
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Jonathon MavecMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Public broadcasting in the United States accounts for a much smaller share of the media market compared to other Western democracies, such as France, Germany, and Denmark. In the US, public broadcasting represents around 3% of the total media market, while in other countries, it can be as high as 20-30% of the market.