PrepTest 129, Section 4, Question 5
The United States government agency responsible for overseeing(454 more words not shown)
The passage suggests that which(15 more words not shown)
- ABroadcasters are legally(16 more words not shown)
- BBroadcasters are now(12 more words not shown)
- CExcept in cases(16 more words not shown)
- DWhen evaluating the(20 more words not shown)
- EIn FCC licensing(18 more words not shown)
Reading the passage
What did the court case establish? Our basic prediction is that members of the public can challenge a broadcaster's license renewal before the FCC. They no longer need an economic stake just to be heard.
Working the answers
- A
Wrong organization. The FCC holds licensing proceedings at which citizens can raise concerns. Broadcasters themselves aren't ordered to hold public meetings.
- B
No requirement to consult citizens when choosing programs is established. Being able to challenge a license renewal is different from having a say in each programming decision.
- C
This adds a misconduct-based exception that the ruling doesn't establish. Standing rests on representing legitimate community concerns, not on first showing clear misconduct. Also, don't read the ruling as a general requirement that the FCC actively seek public input; the case establishes access for people who wish to participate.
- D
This is the tempting overstatement. “Must obtain information” requires the FCC to gather public preferences. The court recognizes citizens' right to challenge a renewal; it doesn't impose that additional information-gathering duty.
- ECorrect
The judge says the church members voiced “legitimate concerns of the community” and should have the right to challenge the renewal. That's standing: permission to take part in the proceeding. E extends that access to community representatives alongside parties with an economic interest.
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