Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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An
attempt by the government to prevent the printing of a news story involves a. | shield
laws. | c. | prior
restraint. | b. | the establishment clause. | d. | sedition laws. | | | | |
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The
First Amendment protects us from a. | freedom of speech. | c. | government’s right to bear arms. | b. | government
censorship. | d. | freedom of
petition. | | | | |
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In
The Case of the Gag Order, the judge was concerned about the defendant’s right
to a. | an impartial
judge. | c. | a fair
trial. | b. | privacy. | d. | accurate media coverage. | | | | |
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Which
law requires federal agencies to release certain information in their files to the
public? a. | Freedom of
Press Act | c. | Freedom of
Association Act | b. | Freedom of Information
Act | d. | Freedom of
Compliance Act | | | | |
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In
the case involving the Pentagon Papers, the Supreme Court ruled that censorship was a. | valid because
the information contained classified military secrets | b. | valid because
the information had been leaked unlawfully | c. | unconstitutional because the information had come directly from
a government employee | d. | unconstitutional because the information posed no present and
immediate danger to national security | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Complete each of the following statements with the appropriate choice below. Some
items may not be used.
access to
information | right to a fair trial | Freedom of Information Act | right to
privacy | prior restraint | shield
law | protection of sources of
information | viewpoint-neutral | | |
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The
state-owned public broadcaster refused to include Ralph Forbes in the debates between the major
political party candidates. It claimed that this was a ____________________ exercise of journalistic
discretion not to include him, because Forbes lacked serious voter support not because of his
views.
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The
U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the media does not have special rights of _________________________
or _________________________.
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After
reading the story in the New York Times about a doctor who murdered several patients,
authorities charged the doctor with murder. Defense attorneys requested information from the New
York Times to help with its defense. The defense argued that its ____________________ was at
stake.
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After
reading the story about a doctor who murdered several patients, authorities charged the doctor with
murder. Defense attorneys requested information from the New York Times to help with its
defense. The state’s ____________________ would protect the reporter’s sources of
information.
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The
purpose of the _________________________ is to allow citizens to learn about the business of
government.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement below. Some items may not be
used. a. | censorship | b. | exception | c. | Freedom of
Information Act | d. | gag order | e. | prior
restraint | f. | Reporters’ Committee for Freedom of the
Press | g. | qualified privilege | h. | shield
law | | |
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11.
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court
ban on media coverage
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examining and deleting information the government finds objectionable
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13.
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prohibiting publication
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14.
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state
law that gives journalists the right not to disclose confidential sources
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15.
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provides free legal services to journalists
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Short Answer
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16.
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Give
one argument for and one argument against requiring government-owned television stations to provide
an automatic right of access to all political candidates who qualify to be on the
ballot.
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Which
is more restrictive, a gag order or a trial closing order? Explain.
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18.
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What
was the most frequent type of specific subpoena issued by the U.S. Justice Department from 1991 to
2001?
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What
was the least frequent type of specific subpoena issued by the U.S. Justice Department?
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20.
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The
judge in the Martha Stewart case refused to allow the media to be present in the courtroom when the
lawyers were questioning potential jurors because she feared the reporters would intimidate the
jurors who would not give truthful answers to the voir dire questions. What right is the judge
concerned about?
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