FA 17 COMM 230 MASS MEDIA LAW EXAM #3 (Ch, 6, 8, 9, 12) Name: Please circle whic
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FA 17 COMM 230 MASS MEDIA LAW EXAM #3 (Ch, 6, 8, 9, 12) Name: Please circle which class you're in: 10 a.m. YELLOw 11 a.m. GREEN 1. When a judge gives instructions and warnings to jurors about how to deliberate and reach a verdict, this is called "voir dire." True False 2. As citizens and members of the press, broadcast reporters enjoy a presumption of being able to bring cameras and other recorders to trials. True False 3. Some courts mainain the anonymity of jurors to protet their privacy and safety True False 4. Grand jury sessions are presumptively open to the public. True False 5. When attorneys question members of a jury pool to try to find out if they would be impartial members of the jury, this process is called "voir dire True False 6-49: Multiple choice. Please select the BEST answer for each question (2 pts. cach) 6. The right of privacy normally includes all of the following concepts except: A) the right not to be photographed at the scene of a news event B) the right not to have non-newsworthy private matters published, violating ordinary decencies C) the right not to have one's name or likeness used commercially without consent D) the right not to have one's physical solitude intruded upon unduly E) the right not to be held up before the public in a false light 7. In Olmstead v. U.S. (277 U.S. 438) authorities were eavesdropping on people suspected of being bootleggers in order to gain evidence. In this case, what did the court say about this practice? A) Eavesdropping was never allowed-it violated the premise that people have the right to be left alone. B) Eavesdropping was fine as long as there was a proper warrant acquired. C) Eavesdropping was fine as long as at least one person in the target home was aware that government intervention was happening. D) Eavesdropping was fine as long as no physical trespass took place. E) The court said nothing as there was a gag order put on the case. COMM230 Test 3 FA17: Ch. 6,8,9,12Explanation / Answer
1. False.
Explanation:
Originally 'voir dire' refers to an oath taken jurors to be truthful i.e. to say what is objectively true or subjectively honest or both. This is to ensure that the selected jury is fair and impartial.
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