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1. BSCOM/268T Question 1 4 Points Max was glad that the press was at the protest so they can reveal why people were protesting whereas in the past the government dismiss them as anarchists. The press will report on both sides and not just the government’s side. They are acting as the fourth branch of the government. What does this term refer to? 1. The role of the press is independent from the government. 2. The press assumes the role of judge, jury, and trial. 3. The role of the press is to represent the government’s best interest. 4. The press assumes responsibility for carrying out the will of the government . 2. Question 2 4 Points Max’s inbox was getting cluttered from politicians who were seeking election and asking for money. It used to be that many politicians relied on Super PAC money. Today they are more grassroots practices. Why are politicians able to make direct contact to individuals? 1. There is more internet-based advertising. 2. The politicians are taking the lowest common denominator approach. 3. Email, text, and social media make it easier for politicians to contact people individually. 4. Politicians are using buzz advertising campaigns. 3. Question 3 4 Points The protest in the park was peaceful and without government restriction. This is protected by the First Amendment, free expression, in the U.S. Constitution. Which of the four civil liberties most applies here? 1. No government restrictions on the press 2. No government restrictions on practicing religion 3. No government restrictions on speech 4. No government restriction on people assembling to demand that wrongs be righted 4. Question 4

4 Points Why would the company want to fire the employee for posting on his own social media account? 1. They were unhappy with his performance and used it as an excuse. 2. It spoke to the poor treatment of the company’s behalf towards their employees. 3. It specifically damaged the company’s reputation. 4. They were unwilling to engage in an argument over social media. 5. Question 5 4 Points When we think of the First Amendment, we think of being able to say anything at any time, but this is overreaching and there are limits. When Max’s coworker suggested shouting “fire,” why would this not be protected? 1. It is unethical to say things that aren’t true. 2. The First Amendment cannot be used to falsely incite people to action. 3. The First Amendment does not cover social responsibility. 4. There is a concern regarding privacy. 6. Question 6 4 Points Max was talking to Caroline about the upcoming election, and he believed that the press was covering the positive and negative information about the government and the politicians. Based on his beliefs, what system would the U.S. media fall under? 1. Authoritarian 2. Communist 3. Developmental 4. Libertarian 7. Question 7 4 Points Max was concerned about gun control issues, and he wanted to know what others in the community thought and not just what the government and the politicians thought. If he lived in a country with media that practiced an authoritarian-like system, what point of view would he read from the press?

1. Only the governments points of view 2. Only the people’s point of view 3. Both the people and the government points of view 4. Only the press’s point of view 8. Question 8 4 Points During the heated discussion at lunch, one of Max’s coworkers believed there is no difference between what the employee did to what a reporter did (“misremembering” facts for an article). What is the difference between the employee and the journalist? 1. The Journalist is obligated under a code of ethic as a professional. 2. There is no difference; they should be treated the same. 3. The coworker is protected by freedom of speech. 4. A journalist has a duty to their audience. 9. Question 9 4 Points In this scenario, the Chicago employee was upset about the way the corporation handed the data breach. They may have felt what they said was ethically justified, but it was not the right way to handle their concern legally. Why are there so many questions around the concept of ethics, especially in a situation like this? 1. The Golden Mean cannot be applied to everything. 2. The law makes it hard to use ethics appropriately. 3. Ethics only provide guidance. 4. Some decisions aren’t good for everyone. 10. Question 10 4 Points If Max downloads music he purchased to his iPhone, it is legal because he’s paying money for intellectual work. But if he uses a streaming services and pays for a subscription, meaning he hasn’t purchased the right to keep the intellectual work, what has he done? 1.

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He’s illegally downloaded music . 2. He’s borrowed music from his friend Dairen. 3. He’s listening to the radio. 4. He has leased it. 11. Question 11 5 Points Why was the coworker fired for the tweet protected by freedom of expression? 1. It was not considered a popular form of speech. 2. It does not apply to a private company who can establish their own hiring policies. 3. This type of speech has diminished protection. 4. Free expression doesn’t apply as it falls into whistleblower laws. 12. Question 12 5 Points During the protest, if there are people encouraging violence against those that do not agree with them, would this be protected under the First Amendment? 1. No, this may fall under the Incitement Standard. 2. Yes, free speech protects anything people say. 3. No, this falls under Subjective Offensive Speech laws. 4. Yes, civil liberties may include the freedom of conscience.

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