Test Bank for The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication, 7th Edition

Test Bank for The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication, 7th Edition 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