Question 1

Why is the case of New York Times v.Sullivan so significant in First Amendment history?

Accepted Answer

The case of New York Times v. Sullivan,

Question 2

Because of fears about the spread of communism in the 1950s and the tactics of lawmakers such as Senator Joseph McCarthy, TV networks started asking actors and other workers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) hold controversial political views in order to get and keep their jobs 
B) sign loyalty oaths denouncing communism 
C) defend themselves in a court of law from accusations of being communists 
D) stop working in television and radio 
E) None of the above options is correct. 
A) hold controversial political views in order to get and keep their jobs 
B) sign loyalty oaths denouncing communism 
C) defend themselves in a court of law from accusations of being communists 
D) stop working in television and radio 
E) None of the above options is correct.

Question 3

What is the cultural significance of the public domain, and why do some entities want to keep works from entering it?

Accepted Answer

The public domain holds significant cult

Question 4

How did the anticommunist campaign led by Senator Joseph McCarthy impact freedom of speech and expression in the United States? Give two examples.

Accepted Answer

The anticommunist campaign led by Senato

Question 5

How does the controversy over WikiLeaks' release of thousands of confidential U.S.government documents relate to issues of censorship and free speech?

Accepted Answer

The controversy over WikiLeaks' release

Question 6

Defamation that is broadcast is considered slander because it is spoken rather than written.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ________________________ is the agency that regulates broadcasting in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________ is the agency that regulates...

Question 8

The FCC can fine broadcast stations any amount it sees fit for indecent incidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Communications Act of 1934 mandated that radio broadcasters operate in the "public interest, convenience, and necessity" based on which of the following arguments?

Accepted Answer

A) Radio stations are funded by the government and therefore should serve the public. 
B) Limited broadcast signals constitute a scarce national resource. 
C) Minors have unrestricted access to the radio. 
D) The government should be able to control broadcasting the way it controls the print media. 
E) All of the options are correct. 
A) Radio stations are funded by the government and therefore should serve the public. 
B) Limited broadcast signals constitute a scarce national resource. 
C) Minors have unrestricted access to the radio. 
D) The government should be able to control broadcasting the way it controls the print media. 
E) All of the options are correct.

Question 10

Print and broadcast media are not treated equally under the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the consequences of not having a federal shield law for journalists?

Accepted Answer

The absence of a federal shield law for

Question 12

Ordinary citizens have more privacy protection under U.S.law than politicians or other public figures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In 1912, in the first type of national action limiting the film industry, the U.S.government banned the interstate commerce of which kinds of films?

Accepted Answer

A) Pornographic films 
B) Boxing films 
C) German films 
D) Films endorsing anarchy 
E) Films about labor unions 
A) Pornographic films 
B) Boxing films 
C) German films 
D) Films endorsing anarchy 
E) Films about labor unions

Question 14

The Pentagon Papers case involved which of the following legal concerns?

Accepted Answer

A) Reporters were infringing on the copyrights of the Pentagon. 
B) Reporters were making unfair use of Pentagon documents. 
C) Newspapers were libeling the president and his administration by exposing their lies. 
D) The president should have the absolute privilege to block newspapers from publishing unflattering material. 
E) Whether or not the government has the right to censor a newspaper and prevent publication in the interest of national security 
A) Reporters were infringing on the copyrights of the Pentagon. 
B) Reporters were making unfair use of Pentagon documents. 
C) Newspapers were libeling the president and his administration by exposing their lies. 
D) The president should have the absolute privilege to block newspapers from publishing unflattering material. 
E) Whether or not the government has the right to censor a newspaper and prevent publication in the interest of national security

Question 15

In 1976, Congress extended the copyright period to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) fifteen years 
B) fifty years, or seventy-five years for a corporate copyright owner 
C) the life of the author plus twenty-five years 
D) the life of the author plus fifty years, or seventy-five years for a corporate copyright owner 
E) None of the above options is correct. 
A) fifteen years 
B) fifty years, or seventy-five years for a corporate copyright owner 
C) the life of the author plus twenty-five years 
D) the life of the author plus fifty years, or seventy-five years for a corporate copyright owner 
E) None of the above options is correct.

Question 16

Which laws, passed in 1917 and 1918, made it a federal crime to disrupt the nation's war effort?

Accepted Answer

A) Privacy Act 
B) First Amendment 
C) Espionage Acts 
D) Sedition Acts 
E) Bill of Rights 
A) Privacy Act 
B) First Amendment 
C) Espionage Acts 
D) Sedition Acts 
E) Bill of Rights

Question 17

The ________________________ model for journalism and speech encourages vigorous government criticism and supports the highest degree of freedom for individual speech and news operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________ model for journalism and speech...

Question 18

In 1984, the PG-13 movie rating was added, in part, because which of the following two popular films were considered too violent and disturbing for children under thirteen?

Accepted Answer

A) Amadeus / This Is Spinal Tap 
B) Gremlins / The Terminator 
C) The Terminator / The Killing Fields 
D) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom / Gremlins 
E) The Killing Fields / Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 
A) Amadeus / This Is Spinal Tap 
B) Gremlins / The Terminator 
C) The Terminator / The Killing Fields 
D) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom / Gremlins 
E) The Killing Fields / Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Question 19

Part of the 1934 Communications Act, ________________________ mandates that during elections, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Part of the 1934 Communications Act, ________________________...

Question 20

Performers, writers, or producers who did not bow to pressure from people like Senator Joseph McCarthy and found themselves blacklisted as part of the communist "witch-hunts" of the 1950s ______.

Accepted Answer

A) were sent to special camps to protect the public 
B) could only work for minimum wage 
C) lost their jobs and any chance of getting hired 
D) could only work for Red Channels, an anticommunist radio and television show 
E) None of the above options is correct. 
A) were sent to special camps to protect the public 
B) could only work for minimum wage 
C) lost their jobs and any chance of getting hired 
D) could only work for Red Channels, an anticommunist radio and television show 
E) None of the above options is correct.

Why is the case of New York Times v.Sullivan so significant in First Amendment history?

Because of fears about the spread of communism in the 1950s and the tactics of lawmakers such as Senator Joseph McCarthy, TV networks started asking actors and other workers to ______.

What is the cultural significance of the public domain, and why do some entities want to keep works from entering it?

How did the anticommunist campaign led by Senator Joseph McCarthy impact freedom of speech and expression in the United States? Give two examples.

How does the controversy over WikiLeaks' release of thousands of confidential U.S.government documents relate to issues of censorship and free speech?

Defamation that is broadcast is considered slander because it is spoken rather than written.

The ________________________ is the agency that regulates broadcasting in the United States.

The FCC can fine broadcast stations any amount it sees fit for indecent incidents.

The Communications Act of 1934 mandated that radio broadcasters operate in the "public interest, convenience, and necessity" based on which of the following arguments?

Print and broadcast media are not treated equally under the First Amendment.

What are the consequences of not having a federal shield law for journalists?

Ordinary citizens have more privacy protection under U.S.law than politicians or other public figures.

In 1912, in the first type of national action limiting the film industry, the U.S.government banned the interstate commerce of which kinds of films?

The Pentagon Papers case involved which of the following legal concerns?

In 1976, Congress extended the copyright period to ______.

Which laws, passed in 1917 and 1918, made it a federal crime to disrupt the nation's war effort?

The ________________________ model for journalism and speech encourages vigorous government criticism and supports the highest degree of freedom for individual speech and news operations.

In 1984, the PG-13 movie rating was added, in part, because which of the following two popular films were considered too violent and disturbing for children under thirteen?

Part of the 1934 Communications Act, ________________________ mandates that during elections, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Performers, writers, or producers who did not bow to pressure from people like Senator Joseph McCarthy and found themselves blacklisted as part of the communist "witch-hunts" of the 1950s ______.

Mass Communication- a Critical Approach

The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence

Digital Gaming and the Media Playground

Sound Recording and Popular Music

Popular Radio and the Origins of Broadcasting

Television and Cable- the Power of Visual Culture

Movies and the Impact of Images

Newspapers- the Rise and Decline of Modern Journalism

Magazines in the Age of Specialization

Books and the Power of Print

Advertising and Commercial Culture

Public Relations and Framing the Message

Media Economics and the Global Marketplace

The Culture of Journalism- Values, Ethics, and Democracy

Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research

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Exam 16: Legal Controls and Freedom of Expression

Why is the case of New York Times v.Sullivan so significant in First Amendment history?

Because of fears about the spread of communism in the 1950s and the tactics of lawmakers such as Senator Joseph McCarthy, TV networks started asking actors and other workers to ______.

What is the cultural significance of the public domain, and why do some entities want to keep works from entering it?

How did the anticommunist campaign led by Senator Joseph McCarthy impact freedom of speech and expression in the United States? Give two examples.

How does the controversy over WikiLeaks' release of thousands of confidential U.S.government documents relate to issues of censorship and free speech?

Defamation that is broadcast is considered slander because it is spoken rather than written.

The ________________________ is the agency that regulates broadcasting in the United States.

The FCC can fine broadcast stations any amount it sees fit for indecent incidents.

The Communications Act of 1934 mandated that radio broadcasters operate in the "public interest, convenience, and necessity" based on which of the following arguments?

Print and broadcast media are not treated equally under the First Amendment.

What are the consequences of not having a federal shield law for journalists?

Ordinary citizens have more privacy protection under U.S.law than politicians or other public figures.

In 1912, in the first type of national action limiting the film industry, the U.S.government banned the interstate commerce of which kinds of films?

The Pentagon Papers case involved which of the following legal concerns?

In 1976, Congress extended the copyright period to ______.

Which laws, passed in 1917 and 1918, made it a federal crime to disrupt the nation's war effort?

The ________________________ model for journalism and speech encourages vigorous government criticism and supports the highest degree of freedom for individual speech and news operations.

In 1984, the PG-13 movie rating was added, in part, because which of the following two popular films were considered too violent and disturbing for children under thirteen?

Part of the 1934 Communications Act, ________________________ mandates that during elections, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Performers, writers, or producers who did not bow to pressure from people like Senator Joseph McCarthy and found themselves blacklisted as part of the communist "witch-hunts" of the 1950s ______.

Mass Communication- a Critical Approach

The Internet, Digital Media, and Media Convergence

Digital Gaming and the Media Playground

Sound Recording and Popular Music

Popular Radio and the Origins of Broadcasting

Television and Cable- the Power of Visual Culture

Movies and the Impact of Images

Newspapers- the Rise and Decline of Modern Journalism

Magazines in the Age of Specialization

Books and the Power of Print

Advertising and Commercial Culture

Public Relations and Framing the Message

Media Economics and the Global Marketplace

The Culture of Journalism- Values, Ethics, and Democracy

Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research

General Questions Covering the Entire Text

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