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What is the difference between fundamental fairness doctrine and incorporation doctorine?

Fundamental Fairness Doctrine- General Fairness and states define their own provisions Incorporation- The Bill of Rights is incorporated and states have to follow procedures exactly as defined by the US Supreme Court


What famous doctrine first declared America's intention to contain Soviet expansion?

Truman Doctrine


What did the fairness doctrine require?

The Fairness Doctrine was a policy implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1949 that required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance. It aimed to ensure that audiences received a balanced perspective and that differing opinions were represented in the media. The doctrine was abolished in 1987, as it was believed to infringe on free speech and the First Amendment rights of broadcasters.


What was the intention of the Monroe doctrine?

To prevent European expansion in the Americas


What is equitable doctrine?

Equitable doctrine refers to a set of legal principles that govern fairness and justice in the resolution of disputes, often applied when strict application of the law would lead to unjust outcomes. These doctrines, such as promissory estoppel or equitable estoppel, allow courts to consider circumstances beyond rigid legal rules to achieve a fair result. Equitable remedies, like injunctions or specific performance, can also be granted when monetary damages are inadequate. Overall, equitable doctrine aims to promote fairness in legal proceedings.

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Did a recent federal decision abolished the fairness doctrine?

YES.


What is the difference between fundamental fairness doctrine and incorporation doctorine?

Fundamental Fairness Doctrine- General Fairness and states define their own provisions Incorporation- The Bill of Rights is incorporated and states have to follow procedures exactly as defined by the US Supreme Court


What famous doctrine first declared America's intention to contain Soviet expansion?

Truman Doctrine


Is not true of the Fairness Doctrine and its relationship to the coverage of the Vietnam War?

The Fairness Doctrine was repealed and, for the first time, broadcast networks had to answer only to the public regarding the amount of coverage given to opposing viewpoints.


What has the author Will Pinkston written?

Will Pinkston has written: 'The fairness forecast' -- subject(s): Fairness doctrine (Broadcasting), Talk shows


What doctrine of rights did justices use to expand the notion of legal rights?

They used the doctrine of natural rights built on the concept of "fundamental fairness."


Required stations to guarantee airtime to both sides of a controversial issue?

Fairness Doctrine


The Fairness Doctrine played a huge role in the corporate dynamics of media from the 1930s to the late 80s what best describes the purpose for its creation?

Monopolies that dominated big business, but eventually caused the system's downfall, create a cause for the Fairness Doctrine.


Who is Mark Lloyd and how does he plan to balance the airwaves?

He will try to implement some form of the "Fairness Doctrine"


What law did Ronald Reagan put in effect that changed the way news was delivered?

He eliminated the fairness doctrine


What change contributed to a substantial increase in the number radio talk shows about politics?

The elimination of the Fairness Doctrine.


What is the proper noun for fairness?

A proper noun is the name or title of a specific person, place, or thing.Examples of proper nouns for the common noun 'fairness' are:New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness (organization) in Albany, NY;The Fairness Doctrine, introduced in 1949 by the United States Federal Communications Commission (abolished in 1987);Fairness Close (street) in Shrewsbury, UK