Asked by Emmanuel Tuffuor on Jun 09, 2024
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The Communications Decency Act
A) made it illegal to make "indecent" sexual material on the internet accessible to those under age 18.
B) made it illegal to broadcast explicit sexual and excretory references between 6 A.M.
And 10 P.M.on the radio and on television.
C) imposed a tax on all websites containing obscene material.
D) required that individuals be given the opportunity to respond to personal attacks broadcast on radio and television.
Communications Decency Act
A section of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 aimed at regulating pornographic material on the internet, with significant portions later declared unconstitutional.
Indecent
Offensive, inappropriate, or not conforming to accepted standards of morality and decency.
Sexual Material
Content that depicts or discusses sexual behavior in a manner that is intended to stimulate erotic rather than aesthetic or emotional feelings.
- Investigate the impact of the fairness doctrine, equal time rule, and similar regulatory measures within broadcast media.
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andrea cosbyJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Communications Decency Act made it illegal to make "indecent" sexual material on the internet accessible to those under age 18. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of the act.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the impact of the fairness doctrine, equal time rule, and similar regulatory measures within broadcast media.