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What does the term 'shield law' refer to in journalism?

A law protecting journalists from revealing their sources

Explanation

Legal protection safeguarding journalists from disclosing their sources.

What is the purpose of a 'shield law' in the context of journalistic privilege?

To grant immunity to journalists from legal actions

Explanation

Granting legal immunity to journalists, protecting them from legal actions.

What is the primary ethical consideration for journalists when deciding whether to grant confidentiality to a source?

Public interest

Explanation

Primary ethical concern is balancing confidentiality with the public interest.

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case affirmed the existence of a qualified reporter's privilege?

Bartnicki v. Vopper

Explanation

Landmark case affirming the existence of qualified reporter's privilege.

What is the primary purpose of a reporter's privilege?

To provide legal protection for journalists to keep their sources confidential

Explanation

Ensuring legal protection for journalists to maintain source confidentiality.

Which court case is often cited as a landmark decision affirming the reporter's privilege?

Branzburg v. Hayes

Explanation

Landmark case establishing and affirming the legal protection of reporter's privilege.

What is the primary purpose of journalist-source confidentiality?

To maintain trust and encourage information flow

Explanation

Preserving trust and fostering open information exchange between journalists and sources.

Which U.S. constitutional amendment is often invoked to support journalistic privilege?

First Amendment

Explanation

The First Amendment is commonly cited to support journalistic privilege.

What is the 'balancing test' in the context of journalist-source confidentiality?

Balancing the public's right to know against other interests

Explanation

Weighing the public's right to information against competing interests.

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Which term is commonly used to describe the legal process of compelling a journalist to reveal their source or information?

Subpoena

Explanation

The legal process of compelling a journalist is commonly termed as a subpoena.

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Which of the following is NOT a typical exception to journalistic privilege?

Corporate interests

Explanation

Corporate interests are not generally recognized as an exception to journalistic privilege.

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In the context of journalistic privilege, what does the term 'off-the-record' mean?

Information that can be used but not attributed to the source

Explanation

Information usable by journalists but not attributable to the source.

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In the case of a conflict between a journalist's promise of confidentiality and a court subpoena, what might happen?

It depends on the specific circumstances and applicable laws

Explanation

Outcome varies based on circumstances and applicable laws.

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What is the term for the legal protection that allows journalists to refuse to disclose confidential sources or information in court?

Reporter's immunity

Explanation

Legal protection enabling journalists to resist disclosing sources or information in court.

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Which organization or entity typically defines the standards and guidelines for journalistic ethics in the United States?

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Explanation

Standards and guidelines in the U.S. are typically defined by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Journalistic Privilege and Confidentiality Quiz

What does the term 'shield law' refer to in journalism?

What is the purpose of a 'shield law' in the context of journalistic privilege?

What is the primary ethical consideration for journalists when deciding whether to grant confidentiality to a source?

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case affirmed the existence of a qualified reporter's privilege?

What is the primary purpose of a reporter's privilege?

Which court case is often cited as a landmark decision affirming the reporter's privilege?

What is the primary purpose of journalist-source confidentiality?

Which U.S. constitutional amendment is often invoked to support journalistic privilege?

What is the 'balancing test' in the context of journalist-source confidentiality?

Which term is commonly used to describe the legal process of compelling a journalist to reveal their source or information?

Which of the following is NOT a typical exception to journalistic privilege?

In the context of journalistic privilege, what does the term 'off-the-record' mean?

In the case of a conflict between a journalist's promise of confidentiality and a court subpoena, what might happen?

What is the term for the legal protection that allows journalists to refuse to disclose confidential sources or information in court?

Which organization or entity typically defines the standards and guidelines for journalistic ethics in the United States?

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