The requirement that broadcast stations to provide free air time to persons who have been subject to a broadcast character attack is known as ________.
A)the equal opportunity provision
B)the personal attack rule
C)Section 315 of the Federal Communications Act
D)A and C
E)B and C

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The personal attack rule requires broadcast stations to provide free air time to persons who have been subject to a broadcast character attack. It is also known as the fairness doctrine, which aims to provide a fair and balanced presentation of controversial issues of public interest. Section 315 of the Federal Communications Act also relates to political broadcasting and requires equal opportunities to be provided to all legally qualified candidates for the same office, but it is not directly related to personal character attacks.

The Requirement That Broadcast Stations to Provide Free Air Time