In Red Lion Broadcasting v.FCC the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of regulations on broadcasting.The ruling hinged on which of the following concepts:
A)public decency
B)spectrum scarcity
C)diversity of ownership
D)All of the above

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The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of regulations on broadcasting based on the concept of spectrum scarcity. The Court found that because the broadcast spectrum is a limited resource, the government has the authority to regulate its use. This decision set the precedent for future regulations on broadcasting and other forms of media that rely on public airwaves. While concepts of public decency and diversity of ownership may be relevant to broadcasting regulations, they were not the primary basis for the Red Lion Broadcasting v. FCC decision.

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