Question 1

In 1987, key congressional legislators __________ elimination of the Fairness Doctrine.

Accepted Answer

A) strongly favored 
B) mildly favored 
C) were neutral and didn't respond when the FCC proposed 
D) mildly opposed 
E) strongly opposed 
A) strongly favored 
B) mildly favored 
C) were neutral and didn't respond when the FCC proposed 
D) mildly opposed 
E) strongly opposed

Question 2

The First Amendment protects speech presenting a "clear and present danger."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Federal courts do not allow camera coverage of proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe equal opportunities and reasonable access laws for political candidates.

Accepted Answer

Equal opportunities and reasonable acces

Question 5

All electronic media, including broadcast and cable, have parity with print media under the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Congress enacted specific program requirements in 1990 for

Accepted Answer

A) political broadcasts. 
B) advertorials. 
C) children's television. 
D) cable editorials. 
E) political coverage on cable. 
A) political broadcasts. 
B) advertorials. 
C) children's television. 
D) cable editorials. 
E) political coverage on cable.

Question 7

Obscenity and indecency are defined today using broad, national standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Bona fide news programs are exempt from Section 315.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does copyright work?

Accepted Answer

Copyright is a form of intellectual prop

Question 10

Candidates who buy time one month before elections

Accepted Answer

A) may be charged the station's highest rates. 
B) must be charged the going rate, or whatever the time period will allow. 
C) must be charged the "lowest unit" charge, such as that found on maximum quantity discounts, if they buy that many spots. 
D) must be charged the average lowest unit charge across the time periods purchased. 
E) must be charged the "lowest unit" charge, even if they buy only one spot. 
A) may be charged the station's highest rates. 
B) must be charged the going rate, or whatever the time period will allow. 
C) must be charged the "lowest unit" charge, such as that found on maximum quantity discounts, if they buy that many spots. 
D) must be charged the average lowest unit charge across the time periods purchased. 
E) must be charged the "lowest unit" charge, even if they buy only one spot.

Question 11

The 1973 U.S.Supreme Court decision on obscenity (Miller v.California)

Accepted Answer

A) declared that any material, no matter how obscene, can be sold to individuals for use in the privacy of their own homes. 
B) declared that obscenity was in the eye of the beholder. 
C) directed agencies to apply local community standards in judging obscenity. 
D) established national standards for the determination of obscenity. 
E) struck down use of local community standards in determining obscenity. 
A) declared that any material, no matter how obscene, can be sold to individuals for use in the privacy of their own homes. 
B) declared that obscenity was in the eye of the beholder. 
C) directed agencies to apply local community standards in judging obscenity. 
D) established national standards for the determination of obscenity. 
E) struck down use of local community standards in determining obscenity.

Question 12

In the 1964 Times v.Sullivan case, the Supreme Court ruled that

Accepted Answer

A) libel laws have a chilling effect on public officials. 
B) criticism of public officials is not protected by the First Amendment. 
C) false allegations against unnamed officials constitute libel. 
D) slander in newspapers may be treated as libel. 
E) criticism of public officials is protected by the First Amendment. 
A) libel laws have a chilling effect on public officials. 
B) criticism of public officials is not protected by the First Amendment. 
C) false allegations against unnamed officials constitute libel. 
D) slander in newspapers may be treated as libel. 
E) criticism of public officials is protected by the First Amendment.

Question 13

Blanket licenses allow radio stations to

Accepted Answer

A) play only specific musical records. 
B) play records on a per-use basis. 
C) use any copyrighted music at will. 
D) unlimited airplay use of any music in the licensing agency's catalog. 
E) use any music, copyrighted or public domain, at will. 
A) play only specific musical records. 
B) play records on a per-use basis. 
C) use any copyrighted music at will. 
D) unlimited airplay use of any music in the licensing agency's catalog. 
E) use any music, copyrighted or public domain, at will.

Question 14

One of the main arguments justifying additional regulations imposed on broadcasting (as opposed to print) is

Accepted Answer

A) channel scarcity. 
B) cross-ownership rules for print and broadcast media. 
C) expense of operation. 
D) the public service factor. 
E) the chilling effect. 
A) channel scarcity. 
B) cross-ownership rules for print and broadcast media. 
C) expense of operation. 
D) the public service factor. 
E) the chilling effect.

Question 15

Technology and deregulation have challenged old assumptions of how the First Amendment applies to modern media.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In 1987, key congressional legislators __________ elimination of the Fairness Doctrine.

The First Amendment protects speech presenting a "clear and present danger."

Federal courts do not allow camera coverage of proceedings.

Describe equal opportunities and reasonable access laws for political candidates.

All electronic media, including broadcast and cable, have parity with print media under the First Amendment.

Congress enacted specific program requirements in 1990 for

Obscenity and indecency are defined today using broad, national standards.

Bona fide news programs are exempt from Section 315.

How does copyright work?

Candidates who buy time one month before elections

The 1973 U.S.Supreme Court decision on obscenity (Miller v.California)

In the 1964 Times v.Sullivan case, the Supreme Court ruled that

Blanket licenses allow radio stations to

One of the main arguments justifying additional regulations imposed on broadcasting (as opposed to print) is

Technology and deregulation have challenged old assumptions of how the First Amendment applies to modern media.

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

The Communications Act, Licensing, and Structural Regulation

A Global View

Filters

Exam 12: Constitutional Issues and Content Regulation

In 1987, key congressional legislators __________ elimination of the Fairness Doctrine.

The First Amendment protects speech presenting a "clear and present danger."

Federal courts do not allow camera coverage of proceedings.

Describe equal opportunities and reasonable access laws for political candidates.

All electronic media, including broadcast and cable, have parity with print media under the First Amendment.

Congress enacted specific program requirements in 1990 for

Obscenity and indecency are defined today using broad, national standards.

Bona fide news programs are exempt from Section 315.

How does copyright work?

Candidates who buy time one month before elections

The 1973 U.S.Supreme Court decision on obscenity (Miller v.California)

In the 1964 Times v.Sullivan case, the Supreme Court ruled that

Blanket licenses allow radio stations to

One of the main arguments justifying additional regulations imposed on broadcasting (as opposed to print) is

Technology and deregulation have challenged old assumptions of how the First Amendment applies to modern media.

Introducing Electronic Media

From Radio to Television

Cable and Newer Media

How Electronic Media Work

Distribution by Wired Relays, Wireless Relays, and Over the Internet

Commercial Operations

Noncommercial Services

Programs and Programming Basics

Audience Measurement

Media Theory and Effects

The Communications Act, Licensing, and Structural Regulation

A Global View

Filters