what is the importance of the fcc??
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The FCC is a device of the Government that was supposed to regulate the power output and liscensing of television and radio.  Over the years, it has been stacked heavily with persons from the Religious Right.  Now, it is a mighty church that tells you what you can listen to.  It is a buerocratic sidestep to the constitution.
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If you are speaking of having the government interfere with what we as parents and responsible adults do to teach our children, then no. With regards to the FCC, and what is transmitted over the airwaves and is available for public display, yes. However, the government should also set absolute specifics for such media outlets. \n\nBut when it comes to moral standards, parents, should simply get off their lazy asses, and teach their children right from wrong, talk with them and keep an open line of communication.
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I must answer this from the perspective of an actual government, not just the hypothetical one, so things may vary somewhat (functions and powers may be differently distributed).  But I believe the basic approach is sound for those operating under a representative system of government other than the U.S. Constitution.\n\nSeveral want to suggest all three of these 'branches' are "equally important". \n\nI may agree with what I THINK they mean, but I also think they misunderstand the question, and perhaps the American system of government.\n\nI would agre that all three functions ARE important (even necessary) to a properly functioning state.\n\nI would also agree that there should be a  healthy 'balance' in which each has its own sphere (not trampling on the others) and even has the ability to act as a check on the others (what Americans call 'checks and balances').\n\nBut that is not the same thing as saying all three have "equal" powers or importance.   \n\nKeeping all that in view, I believe the LEGISLATIVE (or what you call the "parlimentarian") is the most important.  It is  THE branch most directly respresntative of and accountable to the people.  It is also THE source of laws, and what is more central to governing that the system of LAWS?\n\nYes, the other branches have important functions in seeing that laws are effectively and fairly carried out, and may even have some authority to prevent (by exective veto) or rescind (by judicial decision) at least some laws, within limits (e.g., the U.S. Supreme Court can declare that a law is void because it violates the Constitution, which takes precedence as THE foundational law).  But neither of these branches can MAKE the laws (at least they are not SUPPOSED to!!)   In particular, the courts --as important as their role is in assuring that our laws are upheld-- COULD not be 'the most important in the POLITICAL systm' when (as in the U.S. design) the judges do not stand for election and so are to some extent OUTSIDE "politics".\n\nA bit of support for this understanding may be found in the 2nd definition of "political" in Webster's--\n  "of, relating to, or concerned with the making as distinguished from the administration of governmental policy" --   From this perspective, clearly the legislative branch, and secondarily the executive, have the primacy.\n\nThe much greater detail of Article II of U.S. Constitution --that concerning the legislature -- is one evidence of the importance the founding fathers placed on this branch.  (Their writings back this up.)
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Seems like that is a pretty timely question.  I found this News Article from last week where they say, "is the center of debate for many states who are now considering whether to legislate what people are watching in their cars. "\n\nCheck out the source below for more information
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Federal has a greater jurisdiction or control area than the State has. Feds. also have much more power and control than the State does.
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Your point is very logical. \n\nHowever, also keep in mind that television broadcast decency standards are fairly well-defined. \n\nEvery once in a while, the FCC decides it needs to enforce their powers by the means of a sanction or fines. Otherwise, if the FCC never enforced any rules, their granted powers would diminish over time until people believed the FCC lacked power. Since every government agency tries to keep as much power as possible there is probably political or institutional pressure for the FCC to enforce communications rules. This may not always result in equitable enforcement.
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a Scanner\n\nMost can be programmed for a several different frequencies which you then scan. Or you can set it for scan all frequencies between two.\n\nThe Federal govt. FCC has dictated frequency bands for certain functions. Scanners cover the non-broadcast radio bands between 30 and 950 MHz.
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Currently the world's communication systems are dependent upon the Trans-Pacific and the Trans-Atlantic Fiber optic cables.  Satellite traffic does not carry near as much information as these two cables.
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I guess it might depend on what makes a satellite important.  The GOES (Geosynchronous Orbiting Earth Satellite) series of satellites continuously monitor our weather and take various pictures of clouds for weather forecasters to use.   The GPS constellation of satellites provides useful (perhaps even critical) positioning information to millions of users.  SARSAT is used to pick up distress beacons from mariners and aviators.   Galaxy 5 is a very widely used telecommunications satellite for the mainstream media.\n\nMany "important" satellites already have back-ups in orbit, ready to be moved into position should its predecessor fail.  Also in the case of DirecTV and XM radio, they have a spare or two in orbit as well since they would stand to lose a very large portion of their subscribers should they have an extended outage...sort of an insurance policy.\n\nSatellites are used for many different purposes, virtually all of them important since it costs so much money to launch them into orbit.
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Some changes in FCC regulations require networks to provide a certain percentage of programming considered educational or informative.  There's no real guideline for what actually qualifies, so each network is free to assign an e/i designation based on its own sensibilities.  This has lead to a few questionable choices, but overall the e/i programs are family-friendly and educational in some way.
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There are so many things wrong with television. There is too much violence, sex, drugs and other kinds of things you can imagine. I do not know what the FCC is doing up there.
625541
And this is important why? Who really cares??
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Forgetting the politics on either side, the answer is that none of the cable based news channels have licenses to broadcast... and thus there's nothing to revoke.\n\nOnly over the air television stations have licenses from the government.
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It's important always.  Everyone should also remember that's it's as much freedom OF as it is freedom FROM religion.\n\nhttp://atheism.about.com/od/churchstatemyths/a/freedomfrom.htm
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Since an accurate response would be too lengthy I'll give you something short, though definitely not thorough.\n\nThe FCC's powers are appropriated by Congress who also appoints the FCC Chairman, who is currently Kevin J. Martin. When it comes to setting restrictions for broadcasting and for consumer electronics a 7 member panel, chosen by the Chairman, votes on rules proposed by FCC members, lawmakers/politicians and general members of the public. The Chairman has veto power so if the panel agrees to pass or repeal restrictions, the Chairman has the authority to overturn any rules. Congress is a higher power and can, though they have not yet, pass laws or regulations governed by the FCC. \n\nThe FCC doesn't typically punish those who break the rules, however, in a case where a noticable portion of the public makes complaints either directly to the FCC or to television and radio watchdogs the FCC will take action. Usually this action involves a fine and many networks have been fined repeatedly without having their broadcast license revoked. \n\nSomething that the FCC is tough on is 'pirate' radio or television stations. These are broadcasters who fail to receive a license to operate from the FCC. Rather than simply fining these individuals or companies, the FCC will also confiscate their broadcasting equipment and block them from applying for an FCC license for up to 5 years.\n\nThere has always been controversy surrounding the FCC, most notably pertaining to free speech. If you want to learn more, follow the links below.\n\nhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,149692,00.html\nhttp://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Inspector_General/Reports/websecurity.doc\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,113285,00.asp\nhttp://www.fcc.gov/\n\nTo contact the FCC: http://www.fcc.gov/contacts.html
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...maybe not an end, but a change.  "A Congressional panel just voted to make it easier for phone and cable companies to block or slow your access to sites and services on the Web...telephone and cable companies, like AT&T and Comcast, own the lines that connect you to the Internet, they can control where you go and how fast you get there. By blocking or slowing access to Internet-based services that compete with their own offerings like Internet-telephone, music, and video downloades, they reduce competition and increase business."  If this legislation passes Congress the neutrality of the Internet could be at risk.            So far, this proposal has only been passed by a Congressional panel, clearing the way for a bill based on this information to go to Congress in the future.
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Not without modification.   FCC rules require ten meter amplifiers to be designed in such a way that they are not operable for 11 meter (CB) use.    This was done specifically to stem the illegal use of too much power on CB.  \n\nWhy not just get your Ham radio license and use ten meters?  The tests are roughly 50 questions, all multiple guess, and morse code isn't a requirement to get on a number of bands.  Soon, it may not be a requirement at all for any license class.