Other Things
What law in the United States protects freedom of speech?
The First Amendment.
Who is responsible for creating laws in the framework of legal positivism?
Laws are produced by state authorities, such as legislatures or governments.
Please identify at least 2 types of legal systems that exist in the world?
Civil (continental) law, common (Anglo-Saxon) law, customary law, religious law, and hybrid (mixed) systems.
When can freedom of speech prevail over the right to privacy?
Freedom of speech can prevail when it comes to matters of public interest.
What duty does a journalist have in terms of accuracy?
Fact-checking.
Which concept of the two asserts that human rights exist independently of laws established by the state?
The concept of natural law.
What is the primary source of law in the civil (continental) law system? A) Codified laws B) Judicial precedents?
A) Codified laws.
How can the mass media defend themselves against libel charges?
The media can prove that the information was true or that they acted in good faith and did not intend to harm anyone's reputation.
What duty does a journalist have when dealing with their sources in relation to their safety and anonymity?
Protecting the confidentiality of sources.
Which concept of the two asserts that laws depend on human decisions and are created to provide order in society?
The concept of legal positivism.
What is the primary source of law in the common (Anglo-Saxon) law system?
Judicial precedents.
According to international standards, which of the following cannot be used as a defense to libel charges? A) A true statement; B) Actual malice; C) Opinion; D) Good faith mistake
B) Actual malice.
Why, according to international standards, should state symbols not be protected by the honor and dignity laws?
Because state symbols are abstract concepts that have no honor.
Which concept of the two argues that laws should be in accordance with moral standards?
The concept of natural law.
What is the main source of law in the legal system of Kyrgyzstan?
The Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic
4. According to international standards, should source protection extend not only to professional journalists but also to anyone who gathers and disseminates information in good faith and in the public interest? Yes or no?
Yes
Which freedom (negative or positive) focuses on protection from government interference in private matters?
Negative freedom.
Which legal system focuses on rights established and regulated by the state?
In the system of legal positivism.
In which legal system is private life more protected: common (Anglo-Saxon) or civil (continental)?
Private life is more protected in the continental legal system because it is based on strict legislative acts.
5. In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade found that women can have abortions by referring to this human right, which involves the ability to make decisions about pregnancy without government interference. What right is being referred to?
The right to privacy.