Question 1

Which of the following is not characteristic of the libertarian model for expression and speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tolerance for the expression of everything, from pornography to advocacy of anarchy 
B)  Encouraging vigorous government criticism 
C)  A great deal of trust in citizens' ability to distinguish truth from falsehood 
D)  Arguing that the mass media have grown too powerful and need to become more socially responsible or face some sort of government regulation 
E)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  Tolerance for the expression of everything, from pornography to advocacy of anarchy 
B)  Encouraging vigorous government criticism 
C)  A great deal of trust in citizens' ability to distinguish truth from falsehood 
D)  Arguing that the mass media have grown too powerful and need to become more socially responsible or face some sort of government regulation 
E)  All of the options are correct.

Question 2

Newspapers are not required by law to give individuals an opportunity to reply to an editorial attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____is generally defined as prior restraint of public communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____is generally defined as prior restraint of...

Question 4

Libel is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Students who quote and cite a copyrighted source in a term paper for class are technically violating the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The idea of absolute privilege refers to the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ability of reporters to print or broadcast anything they want 
B)  ability of the very rich to hire lawyers to sue anybody who libels them 
C)  ability of prosecutors to accuse defendants of crimes in court without risking libel 
D)  the federal shield laws that allow a reporter to keep a source confidential 
E)  way in which college students and professors can use small portions of a written work, as long as they use the proper citation 
A)  ability of reporters to print or broadcast anything they want 
B)  ability of the very rich to hire lawyers to sue anybody who libels them 
C)  ability of prosecutors to accuse defendants of crimes in court without risking libel 
D)  the federal shield laws that allow a reporter to keep a source confidential 
E)  way in which college students and professors can use small portions of a written work, as long as they use the proper citation

Question 7

According to the 1934 Communications Act, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Private individuals must prove falsehood, damages, and negligence to win which kind of case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Copyright 
B)  Fair use 
C)  Libel 
D)  Sedition 
E)  Censorship 
A)  Copyright 
B)  Fair use 
C)  Libel 
D)  Sedition 
E)  Censorship

Question 9

Most of the world's population now lives in countries where the press is free.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Movies released in the United States are required by federal law to be labeled with an MPAA movie rating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the Sedition Act of 1798 is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It aimed to silence opposition to a possible war with France. 
B)  It led to a public backlash that ultimately supported greater protection of a free press. 
C)  It was passed by a political party in power to undermine efforts by an opposing political party. 
D)  It was supported and reinforced by President Thomas Jefferson when he later took office. 
E)  It was originally passed by Congress and signed into law by President John Adams. 
A)  It aimed to silence opposition to a possible war with France. 
B)  It led to a public backlash that ultimately supported greater protection of a free press. 
C)  It was passed by a political party in power to undermine efforts by an opposing political party. 
D)  It was supported and reinforced by President Thomas Jefferson when he later took office. 
E)  It was originally passed by Congress and signed into law by President John Adams.

Question 12

Public speech that causes someone damage or actual injury is libelous, even if the speech in question is true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

Prosecutors can legally accuse defendants of crimes in court because of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Prosecutors can legally accuse defendants of crimes...

Question 15

In the Progressive magazine case, a federal district court took a course of action based on the concern that the magazine would publish ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  information on how an H-bomb works 
B)  a story that defamed the president 
C)  obscene material 
D)  a story that endorsed drug use 
E)  copyrighted material 
A)  information on how an H-bomb works 
B)  a story that defamed the president 
C)  obscene material 
D)  a story that endorsed drug use 
E)  copyrighted material

Question 16

When a copyright period expires, the work is said to enter the ________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a copyright period expires, the work...

Question 17

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 18

In twentieth-century Supreme Court decisions, the print media and broadcast media received the same First Amendment protections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The notion of the press working as the Fourth Estate, or as watchdog over the government, is contained in which model of speech and expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritarian 
B)  Communist (or state) 
C)  Libertarian 
D)  Social responsibility 
E)  Antiquarian 
A)  Authoritarian 
B)  Communist (or state) 
C)  Libertarian 
D)  Social responsibility 
E)  Antiquarian

Question 20

If a soon-to-be-released article seems to violate libel or obscenity laws, most U.S. courts would act to stop publication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not characteristic of the libertarian model for expression and speech?

Newspapers are not required by law to give individuals an opportunity to reply to an editorial attack.

_____is generally defined as prior restraint of public communication.

Libel is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Students who quote and cite a copyrighted source in a term paper for class are technically violating the law.

The idea of absolute privilege refers to the ______.

According to the 1934 Communications Act, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Private individuals must prove falsehood, damages, and negligence to win which kind of case?

Most of the world's population now lives in countries where the press is free.

Movies released in the United States are required by federal law to be labeled with an MPAA movie rating.

Which of the following statements about the Sedition Act of 1798 is not true?

Public speech that causes someone damage or actual injury is libelous, even if the speech in question is true.

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

Prosecutors can legally accuse defendants of crimes in court because of _____.

In the Progressive magazine case, a federal district court took a course of action based on the concern that the magazine would publish ______.

When a copyright period expires, the work is said to enter the ________________________.

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

In twentieth-century Supreme Court decisions, the print media and broadcast media received the same First Amendment protections.

The notion of the press working as the Fourth Estate, or as watchdog over the government, is contained in which model of speech and expression?

If a soon-to-be-released article seems to violate libel or obscenity laws, most U.S. courts would act to stop publication.

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Exam 16: Legal Controls and Freedom of Expression

Which of the following is not characteristic of the libertarian model for expression and speech?

Newspapers are not required by law to give individuals an opportunity to reply to an editorial attack.

_____is generally defined as prior restraint of public communication.

Libel is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Students who quote and cite a copyrighted source in a term paper for class are technically violating the law.

The idea of absolute privilege refers to the ______.

According to the 1934 Communications Act, broadcast stations must provide equal opportunities and response time for qualified political candidates.

Private individuals must prove falsehood, damages, and negligence to win which kind of case?

Most of the world's population now lives in countries where the press is free.

Movies released in the United States are required by federal law to be labeled with an MPAA movie rating.

Which of the following statements about the Sedition Act of 1798 is not true?

Public speech that causes someone damage or actual injury is libelous, even if the speech in question is true.

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

Prosecutors can legally accuse defendants of crimes in court because of _____.

In the Progressive magazine case, a federal district court took a course of action based on the concern that the magazine would publish ______.

When a copyright period expires, the work is said to enter the ________________________.

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

In twentieth-century Supreme Court decisions, the print media and broadcast media received the same First Amendment protections.

The notion of the press working as the Fourth Estate, or as watchdog over the government, is contained in which model of speech and expression?

If a soon-to-be-released article seems to violate libel or obscenity laws, most U.S. courts would act to stop publication.

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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