1. a) What is the FCC?
b) What is the role of the FCC?
(Do an internet search to find the answers. If you are not able to find this information, see the FCC link under "Resources" below the questions.)

2. a) What new ban did the FCC begin enforcing this week?
b) On what law does the FCC base their ruling?
c) How will the FCC enforce this ban?

3. What arguments did advertisers use in arguing that the law should not be passed?

4. What is unusual about the Congressional vote for this law?

5. a) Do you support this government regulation of the volume of TV commercials? Explain your answer.
b) Many of those who support government regulation of TV commercial volume oppose government regulations on indecency on TV. Why do you think this is so?