Which of the following is an example of an initial regulatory function of the FCC?

A) Requiring a station director to allocate a percentage of time for public affairs
B) Allowing stations to determine who may and may not advertise on commercial airtime
C) Allowing unlimited ownership of media outlets in a city by an individual
D) Allowing stations to determine how much time opposing views are given

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) was established to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. An initial regulatory function includes ensuring that broadcasters serve the public interest, which involves requiring stations to allocate a certain percentage of their airtime for public affairs programming. This is aimed at ensuring that the public has access to a variety of views and information on important issues.