Which of the following statements best describes the changing ownership patterns in the American media?
A) There has been a recent trend toward the homogenization of national news as conglomerates have come to own a larger and larger percentage of media outlets.
B) There has been a recent trend toward the homogenization of national news as the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has required print media outlets to follow the fairness doctrine.
C) There has been a recent trend toward the diversification of national news as conglomerates have come to own a smaller and smaller percentage of media outlets.
D) There has been a recent trend toward the diversification of national news as the Telecommunications Act of 1996 has required print media outlets to follow the fairness doctrine.
E) There have been no meaningful changes in media ownership patterns over the last 200 years of American history.

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Over the past few decades, there has been a trend toward media consolidation, as conglomerates or large corporations come to own a larger percentage of media outlets. This has resulted in a decrease in diversity of news and an increase in the homogenization of national news. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 did not require print media outlets to follow the fairness doctrine, and there has not been a recent trend toward diversification of national news. Option E is also incorrect as there have been significant changes in media ownership patterns throughout American history. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Changing Ownership