CJE EXAM MATERIAL
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
, CJE EXAM MATERIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Six requirements for libel - ANSWER-1. Publication 2. Identification 3. False Statement
4. Statement of Fact 5.Harmful to Reputation 6. Fault Required
Four Types of Invasion of Privacy - ANSWER-1. Public Disclosure of Private and
Embarrassing Facts 2. Intrusion 3. False Light 4. Misappropriation
FERPA - ANSWER-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Three main types of FOI Laws - ANSWER-1. Open Records Law 2. Open Meeting Laws
3. "Pocket" FOI Laws
Example of "Pocket" FOI Law - ANSWER-Federal Clery Act - campus crime records
The First Amendment - ANSWER-Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition
the government for a redress of grievances
Federal Privacy Protection Act of 1980 - ANSWER-Prevents newsroom searches and
seizures by government officials when engaged in a criminal investigation - even with a
search warrant.
SPLC Phone Number - ANSWER-703 807-1904
Why should reporters have a privilege? - ANSWER-Ensures good sources of sources
for important stories remain available. Without promise of confidentiality some would be
unwilling to share.
Three different types of subpoenas - ANSWER-1. To testify 2. To reveal confidential
sources 3. To produce unpublished notes, photos, outtakes and other newsgathering
materials
Three differences between Shield Laws and Qualified Privilege - ANSWER-1. Shield
laws are specific, defined means of protection while Qualified Privilege is based on the
First Amendment and protection is more general or "fuzzy" until a court defines the
scope of the law. 2. Shield laws are created by lawmakers while Reporters privilege is
recognized by courts. 3. Shield laws can exclude specific individuals - sometimes
student journalists - that a court may conclude is protected.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
, CJE EXAM MATERIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Six requirements for libel - ANSWER-1. Publication 2. Identification 3. False Statement
4. Statement of Fact 5.Harmful to Reputation 6. Fault Required
Four Types of Invasion of Privacy - ANSWER-1. Public Disclosure of Private and
Embarrassing Facts 2. Intrusion 3. False Light 4. Misappropriation
FERPA - ANSWER-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
Three main types of FOI Laws - ANSWER-1. Open Records Law 2. Open Meeting Laws
3. "Pocket" FOI Laws
Example of "Pocket" FOI Law - ANSWER-Federal Clery Act - campus crime records
The First Amendment - ANSWER-Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition
the government for a redress of grievances
Federal Privacy Protection Act of 1980 - ANSWER-Prevents newsroom searches and
seizures by government officials when engaged in a criminal investigation - even with a
search warrant.
SPLC Phone Number - ANSWER-703 807-1904
Why should reporters have a privilege? - ANSWER-Ensures good sources of sources
for important stories remain available. Without promise of confidentiality some would be
unwilling to share.
Three different types of subpoenas - ANSWER-1. To testify 2. To reveal confidential
sources 3. To produce unpublished notes, photos, outtakes and other newsgathering
materials
Three differences between Shield Laws and Qualified Privilege - ANSWER-1. Shield
laws are specific, defined means of protection while Qualified Privilege is based on the
First Amendment and protection is more general or "fuzzy" until a court defines the
scope of the law. 2. Shield laws are created by lawmakers while Reporters privilege is
recognized by courts. 3. Shield laws can exclude specific individuals - sometimes
student journalists - that a court may conclude is protected.
