Which of the following best describes the relationship between the government and the media in the United States today?
A) The government controls most media content through regulations and tightly controlled press briefings.
B) The government owns, but does not control, the major sources of media.
C) The government does not own but regulates the content and ownership of broadcast media.
D) Broadcast media are not regulated in the United States.
E) The government heavily regulates print media but imposes no regulations on radio and television broadcasts.

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The government does not own major sources of media, but it does regulate the content and ownership of broadcast media through agencies such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Print media is not as heavily regulated as broadcast media. While the government may hold press briefings, the media also has the ability to report independently of the government. Therefore, choice A is incorrect. Choice B is also incorrect because the government does not own major sources of media. Choice D is incorrect because broadcast media is regulated in the United States. Choice E is incorrect because print media is not heavily regulated in the United States.

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