Test Bank for The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication, 7th Edition
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Chapter 1: The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication
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Multiple Choice
1. An unsigned opinion of the court is called a(n) ______ opinion.
a. per curiam
b. memorandum
c. en banc
d. majority
Ans: A
Learning Objective: Analyze the structure of the court system in ...
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Test Bank for The Law of Journalism and
Mass Communication, 7th Edition, by Ross
,Test Bank
Chapter 1: The Rule of Law: Law in a Changing Communication
Environment
Multiple Choice
1. An unsigned opinion of the court is called a(n) ______ opinion.
a. per curiam
b. memorandum
c. en banc
d. majority
Ans: A
Learning Objective: Analyze the structure of the court system in the United
States.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Reaching Decisions
Difficulty Level: Easy
2. What is a distinguishing characteristic of courts of appeal?
a. They find facts.
b. They establish precedent.
c. They are called district courts in the federal court system.
d. They are generally the first courts to hear a dispute.
Ans: B
Learning Objective: Analyze the structure of the court system in the United
States.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Courts of Appeal
Difficulty Level: Easy
3. Select the proper legal citation for a case decided on May 22, 2009, by the
District of Columbia Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals and published starting on
page 1,095 of volume 566 of the Third Series of the official Federal Reporter.
a. 566 F.3d 1095 (2009)
b. 1095 F.3d 566 (2009)
c. 566 F.3d 1095 (9th 2009)
d. 566 F.3d 1095 (D.C. Cir. 2009)
Ans: D
Learning Objective: Locate primary and secondary sources of law through
research.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Finding the Law
Difficulty Level: Medium
, 4. Aristotle believed the law should achieve a just balance between ______.
a. personal and universal concerns
b. economic and political interests
c. corporations and individuals
d. punishment and reward
Ans: A
Learning Objective: NA
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Introduction
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. Laws are well tailored when they ______.
a. are not vague or overbroad
b. do not limit the discretion of government officials
c. are imprecise
d. use legal jargon
Ans: A
Learning Objective: NA
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Introduction
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Statutes may be enacted by legislatures ______.
a. at the federal level only
b. at the federal, state, or local level
c. at the federal and state levels only
d. only by executive order
Ans: B
Learning Objective: Describe the six sources of journalism and mass
communication law.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Statutes
Difficulty Level: Easy
7. What is common law?
a. a form of black-letter law
b. unconstitutional
c. not applicable to government officials
d. judge-made law
Ans: D
Learning Objective: Describe the six sources of journalism and mass
communication law.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Common Law
Difficulty Level: Easy
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