Libel, Privacy And Ethics In Media Coverage

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    What group established the code of ethics for journalists?

    • Society of Professional Journalists
    • Society of Tabloids
    • Google
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This quiz explores key concepts in media coverage, focusing on ethical practices, privacy issues, and legal standards in journalism. It assesses understanding of journalist ethics, libel laws, and privacy rights, reflecting the importance of responsible reporting in the media industry.

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  • 2. 

    Reporters can gain information from:

    • Court trials

    • Hearings

    • Meetings of some legislative bodies

    • All of the above

    • Only B and C

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    thanks right of access!

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  • 3. 

    What is one factor that the Supreme Court has ruled legitimate for a proceeding to be closed?

    • A threat to the interest with no alternative

    • He or she didn't feel like seeing reporters today

    • The interest in question has ties to their spouse

    Correct Answer
    A. A threat to the interest with no alternative
    Explanation
    The Supreme Court has ruled that a proceeding can be closed if there is a threat to the interest at hand and there are no alternative ways to protect that interest. This means that if there is a situation where the interest being discussed is at risk and there are no other viable options to safeguard it, the Court can decide to close the proceeding to ensure the protection of that interest.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is a form of right to privacy:

    • Evidence from a court case

    • Public disclosure of private facts

    • Tabloids

    Correct Answer
    A. Public disclosure of private facts
    Explanation
    evidence from a court case is public due to right of access

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  • 5. 

    What did the case Richmond Newspapers vs. Virginia do?

    • Allowed public access to criminal trials

    • Allowed reporter only access to criminal trials

    • Forbid newspapers from reporting about West Virginia

    Correct Answer
    A. Allowed public access to criminal trials
    Explanation
    also a thanks to the First Amendment!

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  • 6. 

    Libel is:

    Correct Answer
    written defamation
    Explanation
    slander is spoken

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  • 7. 

    Who is responsible for libel?

    • The reporter

    • The editor

    • Anyone who is a republisher of libel can be held responsible

    • The source that made the statement

    Correct Answer
    A. Anyone who is a republisher of libel can be held responsible
    Explanation
    everyone can be held responsible potentially

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  • 8. 

    The Freedom of Information Act created:

    • Right to access documents held in the legislative branch

    • Right to access documents held in the judicial branch

    • Right to access documents held in the executive branch

    Correct Answer
    A. Right to access documents held in the executive branch
    Explanation
    unless the documents are with the president and his immediate staff

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  • 9. 

    If a judge puts a "gag order" out, who is it on?

    Correct Answer
    participants and court officials
    Explanation
    although reporters can still ask questions... those questions won't be answered

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  • 10. 

    When should reporters and editors be cautious of legal matters in their coverage?

    Correct Answer
    All the time!
    Explanation
    Not only should it be something to always watch out for, but it can also help frame your story to keep yourself credible!

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