Freedom of Information Act

What is the primary purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?

• To protect personal privacy

• To ensure government transparency

• To regulate media content

• To control public protests

In which year was the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) enacted in the United States?

• 1966

• 1976

• 1986

• 1996

Which of the following is a key feature of the Freedom of Information Act?

• Allows citizens to request access to government records

• Mandates government surveillance of citizens

• Restricts access to public libraries

• Regulates internet content

Who can request information under the Freedom of Information Act?

• Only U.S. citizens

• Only journalists

• Any person, regardless of nationality

• Only government officials

Which U.S. President signed the Freedom of Information Act into law?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Gerald Ford

What type of information is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act?

• National security information

• Public health statistics

• Government spending reports

• Environmental data

How does the Freedom of Information Act benefit journalists?

• By providing unrestricted access to all government meetings

• By allowing them to access government documents for investigative reporting

• By giving them control over government press releases

• By enabling them to censor government information

Which government body is responsible for handling FOIA requests?

• The Department of Justice

• The Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Each individual federal agency

• The Supreme Court

What is a common criticism of the Freedom of Information Act?

• It is too expensive to implement

• It compromises national security

• It is too slow in processing requests

• It allows too much information to be released

How long does a federal agency have to respond to a FOIA request?

• 10 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 60 days