Ch3 Media Law Quiz

Which freedom allows citizens to ask the government to address grievances?

• Right to privacy

• Petition the government

• Right to education

• Right to bear arms

What was the purpose of wearing the black armbands?

• To support a sports team

• To protest the Vietnam War

• To celebrate a holiday

• To promote school spirit

Who were the students involved in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?

• Mary Beth and John Tinker, Christopher Eckhart

• Sarah and Michael Johnson, David Tinker

• Emily and Robert Brown, James Lee Tinker

• Anna and Mark Tinker, Peter Clark

In what year did the Supreme Court rule in favor of Tinker in the Tinker v. Des Moines case?

• 1969

• 1975

• 1965

• 1970

Which state is not listed as having laws to protect the student press, and therefore falls under the Hazelwood standard?

• Illinois

• Kansas

• Texas

• Oregon

Who traditionally makes the editorial and content decisions when not under Hazelwood?

• The school principal

• The district superintendent

• Student journalism leaders

• The school board

What type of publication is mentioned as being outside Hazelwood's jurisdiction?

• School newspaper

• Online blog

• Underground publication

• Yearbook

What is the effect of designating the student press as a "public forum"?

• It restricts student expression

• It places the district under Hazelwood

• It allows student journalism leaders to make decisions

• It limits editorial freedom

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prior review?

• Reviewing publications before they are broadcast

• School officials involved in the review process

• Allowing unrestricted publication

• Reviewing content before distribution

What is the difference between prior restraint and prior review?

• Prior restraint allows free publication; prior review does not

• Prior restraint involves review; prior review forbids publication

• Prior restraint forbids publication; prior review involves review

• Prior restraint and prior review are the same