JOMC 486-Mass Media Law Exam #1
And 2 Questions with Accurate
Answers 2026 Edition.
What is the best meaning of law? - Answer Rules, which if broken, result in a penalty or
sanction. Method of settling disputes between two parties. Framework that helps guide human
conduct and control behavior
Which source of law was named to distinguish itself from church law? - Answer common law
The legal concept stare decisis is a principle whereby courts should attempt to: - Answer
follow past decisions when ruling upon a case
In terms of the thinking process that's involved, common law represents - Answer inductive
logic
If someone claims that their free speech rights have been violated, what type of law are they
likely challenging? - Answer constitutional law
what source of law is derived from legislation? - Answer statutory
When the U.S. Supreme Court establishes a precedent, it may only be overruled by - Answer
The U.S. Supreme Court
A corporation requesting a restraining order to bar the publication of damaging material would
be seeking: - Answer equity law
Which type of laws must comply with the U.S. Constitution? - Answer Federal Laws, Local
Laws, State Laws
Under the guidance of statutory construction, judges: - Answer consider the legislative intent
of a statue to determine its meaning
A law may be found overbroad on the basis that it: - Answer Limits more activity than
necessary to address the problem
A law may be found to be vague on the basis that it - Answer is too difficult to clearly tell
what activity is allowed and what is prohibited
,Courts may overturn decisions made by administrative agencies like the Federal
Communications Commission when: - Answer The courts determine the agency has
exceeded its own authority
When a court distinguishes a precedent, it: - Answer signifies a situational difference
between the facts of the current case and that of the precedent
Unlike statutes, common law generally deals with: - Answer resolving issues involving
individual grievances and concerns
executive orders and declarations may be issued by: - Answer the president of the U.S., the
mayor of NYC, the governor of Florida
Regulations pertaining to advertising and broadcasting fall under which type of law? - Answer
administrative
what is the main difference between trial courts and appellate courts? - Answer trial courts
find facts, while appellate courts review the application of law
Why is the power of judicial review important to the notion of a free press? - Answer it
enables courts to strike down laws that infringe upon the U.S. Constitution
If a citizen living in Minnesota brings forth a libel suit against a television station in Iowa, what
type of jurisdiction would be involved? - Answer federal
The most common manner for a case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court is through -
Answer Writ of Certiorari
When the supreme Court issues a concurring opinion in a case, it means that: - Answer at
least on justice has agreed with the outcome of the majority's decision but disagrees with the
majority's reasoning
Which of the following statements best characterizes the legal relationship between an
individual state and the federal constitution? - Answer A state constitution may give more
rights to citizens than those guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution
In terms of legal terminology, when an individual files an invasion of privacy suit against a
reporter, the reporter becomes the - Answer defendant
, Based on the material in the text, which statement best characterizes prior restraint of the press
during wartime in the U.S. - Answer Reporters were allowed to cover vast terrains during
WWII, but had to filter material through military censors
Press overage and reporting of military matters was at its freest during: - Answer the vietnam
war
the text identifies four modes of censorship employed by the government during wartime.
Which of the following is not one of these? - Answer issuing a monetary fine agains a news
organization
in the JB Pictures, Inc v. Department of Defense (1996), the district of columbia U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals ruled that the barring of journalists from Dover Airforce base: - Answer did
not violate the 1st Amendment because no member of the public had access to the hangar
the process where the Department of Defense allowed members of the media to accompany
military units directly into battle during the Iraq War was known as: - Answer embedding
As a result of the case of Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988), more than half a dozen states have : -
Answer passed statutes granting student-journalists a fuller guarantee of freedom of
expression than granted by the court in Hazelwood
What is one of the main reasons why administrators may censor the high school press? -
Answer many publications are considered to be school-sponsored and part of the learning
cirriculum
In Hazelwood, how did the supreme court utilize the precedent est. in Tinker v Des Moines
(1969) - Answer it distinguished Hazelwood from Tinker
The controversy surrounding Bretton Barber's right of free speech centered on his: - Answer
Wearing of a t-shirt with an anti-George W. Bush message
The ruling in Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988) pertained to which of the following types of
publications? - Answer a school-sponsored newspaper which is part of the school's
curriculum
in Bethel School District v Fraser (1986), the Supreme Court determined: - Answer Lewd or
indecent expression to be inappropriate within schools and may result in disciplinary action
And 2 Questions with Accurate
Answers 2026 Edition.
What is the best meaning of law? - Answer Rules, which if broken, result in a penalty or
sanction. Method of settling disputes between two parties. Framework that helps guide human
conduct and control behavior
Which source of law was named to distinguish itself from church law? - Answer common law
The legal concept stare decisis is a principle whereby courts should attempt to: - Answer
follow past decisions when ruling upon a case
In terms of the thinking process that's involved, common law represents - Answer inductive
logic
If someone claims that their free speech rights have been violated, what type of law are they
likely challenging? - Answer constitutional law
what source of law is derived from legislation? - Answer statutory
When the U.S. Supreme Court establishes a precedent, it may only be overruled by - Answer
The U.S. Supreme Court
A corporation requesting a restraining order to bar the publication of damaging material would
be seeking: - Answer equity law
Which type of laws must comply with the U.S. Constitution? - Answer Federal Laws, Local
Laws, State Laws
Under the guidance of statutory construction, judges: - Answer consider the legislative intent
of a statue to determine its meaning
A law may be found overbroad on the basis that it: - Answer Limits more activity than
necessary to address the problem
A law may be found to be vague on the basis that it - Answer is too difficult to clearly tell
what activity is allowed and what is prohibited
,Courts may overturn decisions made by administrative agencies like the Federal
Communications Commission when: - Answer The courts determine the agency has
exceeded its own authority
When a court distinguishes a precedent, it: - Answer signifies a situational difference
between the facts of the current case and that of the precedent
Unlike statutes, common law generally deals with: - Answer resolving issues involving
individual grievances and concerns
executive orders and declarations may be issued by: - Answer the president of the U.S., the
mayor of NYC, the governor of Florida
Regulations pertaining to advertising and broadcasting fall under which type of law? - Answer
administrative
what is the main difference between trial courts and appellate courts? - Answer trial courts
find facts, while appellate courts review the application of law
Why is the power of judicial review important to the notion of a free press? - Answer it
enables courts to strike down laws that infringe upon the U.S. Constitution
If a citizen living in Minnesota brings forth a libel suit against a television station in Iowa, what
type of jurisdiction would be involved? - Answer federal
The most common manner for a case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court is through -
Answer Writ of Certiorari
When the supreme Court issues a concurring opinion in a case, it means that: - Answer at
least on justice has agreed with the outcome of the majority's decision but disagrees with the
majority's reasoning
Which of the following statements best characterizes the legal relationship between an
individual state and the federal constitution? - Answer A state constitution may give more
rights to citizens than those guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution
In terms of legal terminology, when an individual files an invasion of privacy suit against a
reporter, the reporter becomes the - Answer defendant
, Based on the material in the text, which statement best characterizes prior restraint of the press
during wartime in the U.S. - Answer Reporters were allowed to cover vast terrains during
WWII, but had to filter material through military censors
Press overage and reporting of military matters was at its freest during: - Answer the vietnam
war
the text identifies four modes of censorship employed by the government during wartime.
Which of the following is not one of these? - Answer issuing a monetary fine agains a news
organization
in the JB Pictures, Inc v. Department of Defense (1996), the district of columbia U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals ruled that the barring of journalists from Dover Airforce base: - Answer did
not violate the 1st Amendment because no member of the public had access to the hangar
the process where the Department of Defense allowed members of the media to accompany
military units directly into battle during the Iraq War was known as: - Answer embedding
As a result of the case of Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988), more than half a dozen states have : -
Answer passed statutes granting student-journalists a fuller guarantee of freedom of
expression than granted by the court in Hazelwood
What is one of the main reasons why administrators may censor the high school press? -
Answer many publications are considered to be school-sponsored and part of the learning
cirriculum
In Hazelwood, how did the supreme court utilize the precedent est. in Tinker v Des Moines
(1969) - Answer it distinguished Hazelwood from Tinker
The controversy surrounding Bretton Barber's right of free speech centered on his: - Answer
Wearing of a t-shirt with an anti-George W. Bush message
The ruling in Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier (1988) pertained to which of the following types of
publications? - Answer a school-sponsored newspaper which is part of the school's
curriculum
in Bethel School District v Fraser (1986), the Supreme Court determined: - Answer Lewd or
indecent expression to be inappropriate within schools and may result in disciplinary action
