Question 1

Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden share of the distinction of being viewed as heroic by some and villainous by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Name three hurdles limiting the usefulness of the Freedom of Information Act for news personnel.

Accepted Answer

1. Excessive redaction: Government agencies often heavily redact documents before releasing them under the Freedom of Information Act, making it difficult for news personnel to obtain the full and accurate information they need for their reporting.

2. Lengthy processing times: Government agencies can take a long time to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests, delaying news personnel's ability to access important information in a timely manner.

3. Cost barriers: Some government agencies charge high fees for processing and copying documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act, making it financially burdensome for news personnel, especially those working for smaller media outlets, to obtain the information they need.

Question 3

The arrival and proliferation of the Internet has unequivocally given more voice to groups and individuals in society who, historically, have been less heard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What are the three environments that are critical to press freedom?

Accepted Answer

The three environments that are critical

Question 5

The Supreme Court has denied that the press has a constitutional right of special access to nonpublic information. Discuss some examples of restrictions on media access.

Accepted Answer

There are several examples of restrictio

Question 6

Only about a third of the world's countries have full press freedom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The United States is generally considered to have press freedom, but its rating is far from perfect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The American public is highly cognizant of First Amendment rights and enthusiastically defend them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Supreme Court case of Miami Herald Publishing Company v. Tornillo (1974) dealt with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  print press rights 
B)  the constitutionality of a Florida statue 
C)  the right to immediate reply when attacked by a newspaper 
D)  all of these 
A)  print press rights 
B)  the constitutionality of a Florida statue 
C)  the right to immediate reply when attacked by a newspaper 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Digital media are more tightly controlled by the U.S. government than broadcast television.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The only way government in the United States can limit press is through prior restraint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nearly 70% of countries are only partly free or are not free at all, according to Freedom House.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How to curb online hate speech is an emerging and complex challenge facing governments, nonprofits and corporations around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compare and contrast controlled versus uncontrolled media.

Accepted Answer

Controlled media refers to media outlets

Question 15

What makes the Sullivan rule challenging for public officials?

Accepted Answer

The Sullivan rule, often referred to in

Question 16

What are shield laws and why are they important for journalists?

Accepted Answer

Shield laws are laws that protect journa

Question 17

In what case did the Supreme Court find that defendants had not had a fair trial because of widespread media publicity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shepherd v. Florida (1951) 
B)  Sheppard v. Maxwell (1966) 
C)  all of these 
D)  none of these 
A)  Shepherd v. Florida (1951) 
B)  Sheppard v. Maxwell (1966) 
C)  all of these 
D)  none of these

Question 18

Journalists' reliance on officials as sources is one effective manner of information control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Columbia and Mexico have high rates of press freedom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are the national security challenges of a free press? What challenges does the post-9/11 national security environment present for journalists? What are the tradeoffs between transparency and security?

Accepted Answer

The national security challenges of a fr

Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden share of the distinction of being viewed as heroic by some and villainous by others.

Name three hurdles limiting the usefulness of the Freedom of Information Act for news personnel.

The arrival and proliferation of the Internet has unequivocally given more voice to groups and individuals in society who, historically, have been less heard.

What are the three environments that are critical to press freedom?

The Supreme Court has denied that the press has a constitutional right of special access to nonpublic information. Discuss some examples of restrictions on media access.

Only about a third of the world's countries have full press freedom.

The United States is generally considered to have press freedom, but its rating is far from perfect.

The American public is highly cognizant of First Amendment rights and enthusiastically defend them.

The Supreme Court case of Miami Herald Publishing Company v. Tornillo (1974) dealt with which of the following?

Digital media are more tightly controlled by the U.S. government than broadcast television.

The only way government in the United States can limit press is through prior restraint.

Nearly 70% of countries are only partly free or are not free at all, according to Freedom House.

How to curb online hate speech is an emerging and complex challenge facing governments, nonprofits and corporations around the world.

Compare and contrast controlled versus uncontrolled media.

What makes the Sullivan rule challenging for public officials?

What are shield laws and why are they important for journalists?

In what case did the Supreme Court find that defendants had not had a fair trial because of widespread media publicity?

Journalists' reliance on officials as sources is one effective manner of information control.

Columbia and Mexico have high rates of press freedom.

What are the national security challenges of a free press? What challenges does the post-9/11 national security environment present for journalists? What are the tradeoffs between transparency and security?

Media Power and Government Control

Ownership, Regulation, and Guidance of Media

Media and Politics in the Changing Media Landscape

News-Making and News-Reporting Routines

The Media As Policy Makers

The Struggle for Control: News From the Presidency

Media Coverage of Congress and the Courts

State and Local News Coverage

Foreign Affairs Coverage

Media Influence on Attitudes and Behavior

Elections in the Digital ERA

Incivility, Negativity, and Bias in the Media

Current Trends and Future Directions

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Exam 3: Press Freedom and the Law

Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, and Edward Snowden share of the distinction of being viewed as heroic by some and villainous by others.

Name three hurdles limiting the usefulness of the Freedom of Information Act for news personnel.

The arrival and proliferation of the Internet has unequivocally given more voice to groups and individuals in society who, historically, have been less heard.

What are the three environments that are critical to press freedom?

The Supreme Court has denied that the press has a constitutional right of special access to nonpublic information. Discuss some examples of restrictions on media access.

Only about a third of the world's countries have full press freedom.

The United States is generally considered to have press freedom, but its rating is far from perfect.

The American public is highly cognizant of First Amendment rights and enthusiastically defend them.

The Supreme Court case of Miami Herald Publishing Company v. Tornillo (1974) dealt with which of the following?

Digital media are more tightly controlled by the U.S. government than broadcast television.

The only way government in the United States can limit press is through prior restraint.

Nearly 70% of countries are only partly free or are not free at all, according to Freedom House.

How to curb online hate speech is an emerging and complex challenge facing governments, nonprofits and corporations around the world.

Compare and contrast controlled versus uncontrolled media.

What makes the Sullivan rule challenging for public officials?

What are shield laws and why are they important for journalists?

In what case did the Supreme Court find that defendants had not had a fair trial because of widespread media publicity?

Journalists' reliance on officials as sources is one effective manner of information control.

Columbia and Mexico have high rates of press freedom.

What are the national security challenges of a free press? What challenges does the post-9/11 national security environment present for journalists? What are the tradeoffs between transparency and security?

Media Power and Government Control

Ownership, Regulation, and Guidance of Media

Media and Politics in the Changing Media Landscape

News-Making and News-Reporting Routines

The Media As Policy Makers

The Struggle for Control: News From the Presidency

Media Coverage of Congress and the Courts

State and Local News Coverage

Foreign Affairs Coverage

Media Influence on Attitudes and Behavior

Elections in the Digital ERA

Incivility, Negativity, and Bias in the Media

Current Trends and Future Directions

Filters