Question

Which of the following best describes the reason that the FCC was created? to keep NBC™ from getting too powerful to regulate broadcast communications to rule on a lawsuit filed against NBC™ to step in and force NBC™ to sell part of itself to ABC™

Answer 1

Question:

Which of the following best describes the reason that the FCC was created?

(A) to keep NBC™ from getting too powerful

(B) to regulate broadcast communications

(C) to rule on a lawsuit filed against NBC™

(D)to step in and force NBC™ to sell part of itself to ABC™

Answer:

(B) to regulate broadcast communications is the correct answer.

Explanation:

FCC(Federal Communications Commission)=>

1. An independent agency of US Government.

2. Communication Act of 1934 help made to form FCC and to replace FRC (Federal Radio Commission).

3. Manages communications of radio , satellites etc.

4. It maintains jurisdiction on areas of broadband access , public safety , radio frequency use etc.

5. It also took over wire communication regulation from the ICC (Interstate Commerce Commission).

Answer 2

To regulate broadcast communications

Option (B) is correct.

Explanation:

• To regulate broadcast communications.
• FCC is a US-based agency.
• It regulates the international and state affairs.
• It also regulates the process of communication by cable wire and satellite across the United States.
• It also maintains the safety of public and also access to broadband areas.  
• It oversees the radio and telephone agencies as well.
• It promotes innovation and competition in global communication.