Back to my LMS Week 5 Practice Assignment Note: You have unlimited attempts to take this assessment. Your highest score will be recorded. Points: 40 Your Submission: Started on May 28 at 11:15 1 Why is maintaining a free press important in a democratic society? [)It acts as another check and balance on government power. It allows people to make informed decisions when they vote to elect representatives. O) It provides a means to share information and express opinions without fear of punishment. O) All of the above. 2 In which situation is it unethical to report a sex abuse case in the news? O)When the victim has given consent to have their story published )When the abuser is not related to the victim )When the victim is the abuser's family member When the abuser is a public figure Which of the following is true about government censorship of news media? O)If journalists act responsibly and ethically, they are less likely to attract government scrutiny. Journalists should never be censored, even when they could reveal information that puts national security in danger. Government scrutiny of the media tends to decrease with innovations in technology. As long as media organizations report only facts and no opinions, they will never attract government scrutiny or censorship. 4 Which of the following is an ethical practice when reporting about the victim of a crime? O)Provide a detailed description of the victim to arouse sympathy. Publish the victim's address or location to provide context. O)Provide only necessary information and leave out trivial details that might endanger the victim. )Publish the full name of the victim in all cases. 5 When intellectual property is not covered by copyright, it is ()In the public domain Plagiarism O)Private property Fair use What is the difference between libel and slander? O)Libel causes monetary damage, and slander causes reputation damage. [)Libel is a lie that is published, and slander is a lie that is spoken. ONone; the two terms are synonymous. [)Libel is done with malicious intent, and slander is not. 7 Which type of legal action do journalists face most often? ()Blackmail O Civil action )Government censorship O)Prior restraint