JOUR 369 Media Law & Ethics Ole Miss C Mitchell Exam Questions with Correct Answers 100% Pass

Among the tools available to courts/judges to impanel impartial jurors in criminal cases are: - ANSWER-A. Limiting public discussion through orders to the media not to report or speculate about the facts of the case B. Change of venue or continuance C. Not allowing anyone in the courtroom during the trial-start to finish- except trial participants D. All of the Above B A reliable test to determine whether denial of access to a government meeting or record is in keeping with the spirit of the law is: - ANSWER-A. If providing access would make taking action slower or more complicated B. Whether closure/denial is specifically mentioned in Article III, Section 8 C. Whether closure/denial works to the benefit of the public or only to the public official or agency D. If providing access would lead to confusion C. The most common "dodge" of compliance with the Mississippi Open Records Act is: - ANSWER-A. Destruction of a record/erasing of a recording to prevent access B. Seeking a protective court order C. Demanding an unreasonably high payment for records instead of "actual costs" as specified in the statute D. Unjustified delay C Which of the following is an accurate statement? - ANSWER-A. There is never a relationship between what's legal and what's ethical. B. Many but not all laws have their roots in ethical values. C. All laws have their roots in ethical values D. To be valid, a law must serve an ethical purpose B