JOMC 486 Final Test Questions and
Answers.
Confidential Sources Supreme Court Cases - Answer James Risen Case-NSA wiretapping, CIA
plot
Branzburg Case-Stewart's Dissent
Stewart's Dissent - Answer Reporter may be subpoenaed only if:
-There is probable cause to believe reporter has clearly relevant info about a probable violation
of a law
-The info cannot be obtained by other means
-There is a compelling and overriding need for the information
Nebraska has one of the strongest _______ laws - Answer Shield
Promissory Estoppel - Answer Source can sue for breaking confidentiality contract
Nebraska Open Records Law - Answer Public can obtain copies of public records
Records to be withheld from public: - Answer Student info, medical records, trade secrets,
personal info, security info
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Answer Opens records of federal executive branch
agencies to the public
Does not affect Congress of federal courts
only affect records in possession of an executive agency
Exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act - Answer Matters for National Security,
Internal matters, other statute, trade secrets, privacy
Federal Communications Commission - Answer Regulates "public interest, convenience or
necessity"
acts as a "quasi-judicial" agency
Sec. 315 is the equal __________ Rule - Answer Opportunity
, Four equal opportunity exceptions: - Answer 1. Bona Fide Newscasts
2. Bona Fide News Interviews
3. Bona Fide News Documentaries
4. On-the-spot coverage of a bona fide news event
Due to Sec. 315, Lowest Unit Charge enforced: - Answer -45 days before primary election
-60 days prior to general elections
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) - Answer Described as:
-Extreme and outrageous conduct
-Intentional or reckless causes
-Severe emotional distress to another
In IIED case, Public Figure cannot sue for: - Answer Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of emotional distress: - Answer Resulting distress was medically
diagnosable and significant.
IIED Supreme Court Cases: - Answer Falwell Case-Hustler Magazine Parody Ad
Westboro Baptist Church-Protest at Soldiers funeral
IIED: News and entertainment media liable if: - Answer 1. action that caused harm is unlawful
2. Publication intended to incite unlawful action
3. Unlawful action was likely and imminent
Negligent infliction of emotional distress test: - Answer Plaintiff must establish that:
1. Defendant owes a duty to act with reasonable care toward plaintiff
2. Defendant breached that duty
3. The breach was proximate cause of:
4. Injury to the plaintiff
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made up of 2 parts: - Answer 1. Rule Making
2. Adjudication
Puffery and Deception allowed if no more than: - Answer Normal Exaggeration
Answers.
Confidential Sources Supreme Court Cases - Answer James Risen Case-NSA wiretapping, CIA
plot
Branzburg Case-Stewart's Dissent
Stewart's Dissent - Answer Reporter may be subpoenaed only if:
-There is probable cause to believe reporter has clearly relevant info about a probable violation
of a law
-The info cannot be obtained by other means
-There is a compelling and overriding need for the information
Nebraska has one of the strongest _______ laws - Answer Shield
Promissory Estoppel - Answer Source can sue for breaking confidentiality contract
Nebraska Open Records Law - Answer Public can obtain copies of public records
Records to be withheld from public: - Answer Student info, medical records, trade secrets,
personal info, security info
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - Answer Opens records of federal executive branch
agencies to the public
Does not affect Congress of federal courts
only affect records in possession of an executive agency
Exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act - Answer Matters for National Security,
Internal matters, other statute, trade secrets, privacy
Federal Communications Commission - Answer Regulates "public interest, convenience or
necessity"
acts as a "quasi-judicial" agency
Sec. 315 is the equal __________ Rule - Answer Opportunity
, Four equal opportunity exceptions: - Answer 1. Bona Fide Newscasts
2. Bona Fide News Interviews
3. Bona Fide News Documentaries
4. On-the-spot coverage of a bona fide news event
Due to Sec. 315, Lowest Unit Charge enforced: - Answer -45 days before primary election
-60 days prior to general elections
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) - Answer Described as:
-Extreme and outrageous conduct
-Intentional or reckless causes
-Severe emotional distress to another
In IIED case, Public Figure cannot sue for: - Answer Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of emotional distress: - Answer Resulting distress was medically
diagnosable and significant.
IIED Supreme Court Cases: - Answer Falwell Case-Hustler Magazine Parody Ad
Westboro Baptist Church-Protest at Soldiers funeral
IIED: News and entertainment media liable if: - Answer 1. action that caused harm is unlawful
2. Publication intended to incite unlawful action
3. Unlawful action was likely and imminent
Negligent infliction of emotional distress test: - Answer Plaintiff must establish that:
1. Defendant owes a duty to act with reasonable care toward plaintiff
2. Defendant breached that duty
3. The breach was proximate cause of:
4. Injury to the plaintiff
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made up of 2 parts: - Answer 1. Rule Making
2. Adjudication
Puffery and Deception allowed if no more than: - Answer Normal Exaggeration
