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WorksheetsCh3 Media Law Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
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
Negative implications of prior review include ALL of the following EXCEPT:
It increases the time required before publication
It decreases the publication’s credibility with its audience
It decreases the publication’s ability to serve as a public watchdog
Students concentrate on what their audience needs to know instead of what their administrator will approve of
Prior restraint is allowed if student work is biased or prejudiced, inadequately researched, and poorly written.
True
False
Private school administrators may choose to allow or restrict First Amendment freedoms to their student journalists.
True
False
What are the five freedoms in the First Amendment?
Religion, Speech, Bear Arms, Peacefully Assemble, Right to Remain Silent
Religion, Speech, The Press, Peacefully Assemble, Petition the Government
Religion, Speech, Bear Arms, Petition the Government, The Press
Religion, Speech, Right to Remain Silent, Peacefully Assemble, Petition the Government
Why is freedom of the press so important?
It is only important for entertainment purposes.
It watches and reports on what those in power do to keep the government in check.
Public school districts are considered a branch of the government, so they do not have to comply with the first amendment rights.
True
False
Which law or privilege protects journalists from official demands for their journalistic research and images?
Shield Law
Traditional Privileges
Freedom of Information Act
Sunshine Law
Which law or privilege enhances access, such as press boxes and sports field sidelines?
Shield Law
Traditional Privileges
Freedom of Information Act
Sunshine Law
Which law or privilege states meetings of public officials should be open to the public, except in certain limited cases where privacy is needed?
Shield Law
Traditional Privileges
Freedom of Information Act
Sunshine Law
Publishing anything—words, pictures or symbols— that harms another person’s reputation or harms an organization’s ability to conduct its affairs in a community is called what?
Libel
Slander
FERPA
Copyright
