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JRN 430 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
What is the reporter-source relationship compared to? - correct
answer -Doctor-patient and/or lawyer-client
Definition of Contempt - correct answer -Disregarding judge's
orders
Definition of Civil Contempt - correct answer -Failing to comply
with a court's order for the benefit of another party to the
proceeding
Definition of Criminal Contempt - correct answer -Consists of
deliberate conduct calculated to obstruct or embarrass a court of
law or conduct intended to degrade the role of a judicial officer
administering justice
Shield Laws - correct answer -Laws that give reporters some
protection against having to reveal their sources
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Promissory Estoppel - correct answer -A legal doctrine requiring
liability when a clear and unambiguous promise is made and is
relied on and injury results from the breaking of the promise
Which right is superior; 1st amendment guarantees of freedom of
the press or 6th amendment guarantee of fair trial and What trial
set this precedent? - correct answer -6th amendment guarantees
of fair trial, and Sheppard v. Maxwell
Definition of Summons - correct answer -A notice asking an
individual to appear at a court
Definition of For-Cause Challenge - correct answer -The ability of
the attorneys to remove a potential juror for a reason the law finds
sufficient
Definition of Peremptory Challenge - correct answer -The ability of
the attorneys to remove a potential juror without providing
justification to for the disqualification
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Definition of Impanel - correct answer -To select and seat a jury
Definition of Continuance - correct answer -A postponement of
the case
Definition of Sequestration - correct answer -The isolation of
jurors to avoid prejudice from publicity in a sensational trial
Are the courts free of prejudice? - correct answer -Absolutely not
Definition of Gag Order - correct answer -An order issued by a
judge restricting the publication of news about a trial or a pretrial
hearing to protect the accused's right to a fair trial
Definition of Admonitions - correct answer -Judges' instructions to
jurors warning them to avoid potentially prejudicial
communications
JRN 430 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS.
What is the reporter-source relationship compared to? - correct
answer -Doctor-patient and/or lawyer-client
Definition of Contempt - correct answer -Disregarding judge's
orders
Definition of Civil Contempt - correct answer -Failing to comply
with a court's order for the benefit of another party to the
proceeding
Definition of Criminal Contempt - correct answer -Consists of
deliberate conduct calculated to obstruct or embarrass a court of
law or conduct intended to degrade the role of a judicial officer
administering justice
Shield Laws - correct answer -Laws that give reporters some
protection against having to reveal their sources
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Promissory Estoppel - correct answer -A legal doctrine requiring
liability when a clear and unambiguous promise is made and is
relied on and injury results from the breaking of the promise
Which right is superior; 1st amendment guarantees of freedom of
the press or 6th amendment guarantee of fair trial and What trial
set this precedent? - correct answer -6th amendment guarantees
of fair trial, and Sheppard v. Maxwell
Definition of Summons - correct answer -A notice asking an
individual to appear at a court
Definition of For-Cause Challenge - correct answer -The ability of
the attorneys to remove a potential juror for a reason the law finds
sufficient
Definition of Peremptory Challenge - correct answer -The ability of
the attorneys to remove a potential juror without providing
justification to for the disqualification
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Definition of Impanel - correct answer -To select and seat a jury
Definition of Continuance - correct answer -A postponement of
the case
Definition of Sequestration - correct answer -The isolation of
jurors to avoid prejudice from publicity in a sensational trial
Are the courts free of prejudice? - correct answer -Absolutely not
Definition of Gag Order - correct answer -An order issued by a
judge restricting the publication of news about a trial or a pretrial
hearing to protect the accused's right to a fair trial
Definition of Admonitions - correct answer -Judges' instructions to
jurors warning them to avoid potentially prejudicial
communications
