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5. Is a political “trial balloon” filled with air or helium?  Explain what it is.

5. Is a political “trial balloon” filled with air or helium?  Explain what it is.

   

   

6. The “fairness doctrine” required broadcasters to give equal time to both sides in campaigns and personal attacks.  It was abolished in 1985.  Should it be reinstated?

6. The “[[Fairness Doctrine|fairness doctrine]]” required broadcasters to give equal time to both sides in campaigns and personal attacks.  It was abolished in 1985.  Should it be reinstated?

7. While newspapers have a constitutional right to free speech and freedom of the press, economic considerations place limits on what newspapers feel they can say.  Please explain with an example.

7. While newspapers have a constitutional right to free speech and freedom of the press, economic considerations place limits on what newspapers feel they can say.  Please explain with an example.