In the case, FCC v. Pacifica Foundation (1978), the Supreme Court ruled that the _________________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court ruled that the FCC had the authority to regulate the broadcast media on the criteria of indecent material, specifically within the context of a daytime broadcast of George Carlin's "Filthy Words" monologue. The Court held that the First Amendment did not protect such indecent material in broadcasting during hours when children were likely to be in the audience.

In the Case, FCC V