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WorksheetsWhy Study Journalism
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was the whistleblower that helped exposed the illegal tactics by the American Military to the New York Times?
a)
Richard Nixon
b)
Edward Snowden
c)
Katherine Graham
d)
Daniel Ellsberg
2.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the free press is crucial to American Society?
a)
It serves as a watchdog for its society
b)
It keeps the government in check
c)
It makes people more aware of issues facing us today
d)
It censors the bad things that happen in our society
3.
A journalists power is limited to only...
a)
Making sure people do things about issues
b)
Seeking out the truth and reporting it
c)
Making sure that they write as much as they can
d)
Making sure to make headlines to grab attention
4.
What is something dangerous about the job?
a)
Journalists risk their lives telling stories
b)
Every moment is an opportunity to be sued
c)
Not being able to keep a steady income
d)
People jealous of your special rights
5.
If journalists die on the job, most of the time it is when...
a)
a country is at peace
b)
a country is at war
6.
What was so interesting about the founding fathers creating freedom of the press in the 18th century?
a)
Many people believed that there should always be a free press
b)
It came from the French who were trendsetters in ideology
c)
It was a radical idea because it was a crime to critique government
d)
It was a way the government could repress the people
7.
Who was "Cato?"
a)
Two London Journalists who believed that libel wasn't subjective
b)
Two french philosophers who wrote natural rights
c)
Two London Journalists who believed that the press had no right to critique the government
d)
Two colonial journalists who wrote alongside Ben Franklin
8.
When America was a new country, what act somewhat prohibited any publication to "false, scandalous, or malicious writing" about the government?
a)
The Libel Act of 1798
b)
The Tax Act of 1788
c)
Sedition Act of 1798
d)
The Traitor Act of 1800
9.
If a journalist isn't responsible at their work, then...
a)
They're not acting as a journalist
b)
They're trying harder to be better
c)
They learn from their mistakes
d)
They're doing the right thing
10.
A journalist provides the information to the masses, it's up to the people to...
a)
Do with it as they will; act or ignore
b)
Just be informed
c)
Act on it
d)
Read from beginning to end
11.
What can we do to make a difference in our democratic society?
a)
Just sit back and relax
b)
Keep our eyes behind a blindfold
c)
Hold our elected officials accountable
d)
Trust in elected officials to do everything
12.
How exactly did someone help put an end to childhood slavery in Ghana?
a)
They arrested their captives
b)
People rioted and demanded their freedom
c)
They were rescued by a Christian organization
d)
A woman helped free the servants and put them in an orphanage
13.
Because of the first amendment I can publish stories about...
a)
Anyone and anything that I want to, with purpose and intent
b)
My own personal opinions on relevant issues
c)
Issues that are facing our world
d)
All of the above
14.
Why is journalism an important profession if people don't even read most stories
a)
It keeps our society on its democratic foundation
b)
Its about all the bylines that one can get
c)
Being a published writer says a lot about them
d)
It's a natural given right
15.
What kind of government do we have?
a)
Communistic
b)
Socialist
c)
Democratic
d)
Republican
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