Music Licensing in Political Campaigns

Music Licensing in Political Campaigns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the unauthorized use of music by politicians, focusing on Donald Trump's use of Queen's 'We Are the Champions' and the subsequent objections by artists. It provides historical context of similar instances, explains the legal aspects of music licensing for political campaigns, and highlights how musicians use their platform to make political statements.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which song did Donald Trump use at the Republican National Convention that led to objections from the band?

Bohemian Rhapsody

We Are the Champions

Another One Bites the Dust

Radio Ga Ga

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artist did NOT object to their music being used by Donald Trump?

Steven Tyler

Adele

Neil Young

Bruce Springsteen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which politician faced complaints from multiple artists for using their music in 2008?

Barack Obama

Mitt Romney

John McCain

George W. Bush

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Performing Rights Organizations in music licensing for political campaigns?

They manage campaign finances

They provide licenses for music use

They create music for campaigns

They organize political events

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific license must political campaigns obtain to play music at public appearances?

Broadcast License

Political Entities License

Public Performance License

Campaign Music License

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can artists prevent their music from being used by a specific politician?

By sending a notice to BMI

By filing a lawsuit

By releasing a public statement

By contacting the politician directly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a campaign to use a song in an advertisement?

A public performance license

A direct agreement with the artist

Negotiation with the song's publisher

Permission from the event organizer

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