A federal agency found that a television channel was not revealing the source of its video news. After repeated warnings to disclose the sources, the agency cancelled the channel's permit. In another situation, this same agency filed a suit against an Internet provider that showed bias in treating websites equally. Which agency has the authority to take such actions? a) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) b) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) c) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) d) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Lexie Valentine

16 October, 15:40

A federal agency found that a television channel was not revealing the source of its video news. After repeated warnings to disclose the sources, the agency cancelled the channel's permit. In another situation, this same agency filed a suit against an Internet provider that showed bias in treating websites equally. Which agency has the authority to take such actions? a) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) b) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) c) Federal Trade Commission (FTC) d) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Raindrop · Answer 1

Answer:A

Explanation:In the United state, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established by the communication acts of 1934 is an independent government agency which has the responsibility of regulating the phone, radio and television industries. The FCC regulates all communications between states such as wire, satellite and cable, and international communications that originates or terminates in the United States.

Therefore A is the correct answer.

Clayton Hardy · Answer 2

the correct answer is A.

Explanation:

this agency was formed by the communications act of 1934, the federal communications commission is the agency responsible for regulating media industries such as phone, television and radio of the United States.

The FCC's major responsibilities includes:

Issuing operating licences for radio and television stations maintaining set down standards of public broadcast so that decency standards are not neglected.