The fairness doctrine required that
A)all network news reports be balanced and fair-minded or they would be labeled editorials.
B)broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints.
C)all regulated newspapers establish a section of the editorial page for letters from readers.
D)all broadcasters provide candidates for the same political office with equal opportunities to communicate their messages to the public.

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The fairness doctrine required that broadcasters who aired controversial issues provide time for opposing viewpoints. This means that if a broadcaster aired a news report on a controversial issue, they would have to provide time for someone with an opposing viewpoint to present their perspective. This was intended to ensure that the public heard a variety of perspectives on important issues.

The Fairness Doctrine Required That