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What is the primary responsibility of a free press in a free society?

• a. To influence public opinion
  

• b. To gather news rapidly
  

• c. To report news accurately and fairly
  

• d. To support government policies

What is the difference between ethics and law?

• a. Law tells you what you should do, and ethics tells you what you can do

• b. Law is based on moral values, and ethics is based on personal values

• c. Law establishes legal boundaries, while ethics guides action based on values

• d. Law is constant, while ethics changes frequently

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of the U.S. Society of Professional Journalists?

• a. Seek truth and report it

• b. Minimize harm

• c. Act independently

• d. Maximize profits
  

How should journalists resolve ethical dilemmas?

• a. By deciding quickly and arbitrarily

• b. By consulting newsroom policies, colleagues, and supervisors

• c. By avoiding difficult stories

• d. By focusing on pleasing advertisers

What does the text say about codes of conduct in journalism?

• a. They are optional and rarely followed
  

• b. They specify encouraged or prohibited activities
  

• c. They only apply to journalists in unions
  

• d. They have no impact on news organizations

Which court system does the text describe as the most complex?

• a. Federal courts
  

• b. State courts
  

• c. Local courts
  

• d. The U.S. Supreme Court

What must a plaintiff prove in a libel case?

• a. The statement was published and identified the person

• b. The defendant had a valid opinion

• c. The plaintiff did not suffer any harm

• d. The statement was true

What is NOT covered under the U.S. Constitution?

• a. Right to privacy

• b. Freedom of speech

• c. Freedom of the press

• d. Right to assemble

What legal issue can arise from the newsgathering process?

• a. Trespassing to gather information

• b. Reporting accurately

• c. Consulting with editors

• d. Writing editorials

Which of the following is true about electronic media and the law?

• a. It has fewer regulations than print media

• b. It is only subject to state laws

• c. It must adhere to FCC regulations

• d. It faces no legal challenges