Privileges/Protections of Journalists
Name at least one common privilege relationship.
- Doctor-patient privelege
- Attorney-client privilege
- Spousal Privilege
- Journalist-source privilege**
Media coverage interfering with defendants and fair trials is a common concern of open ___________.
courtrooms
What is the term for government actions that prevent or restrict the publication of news or information?
censorship
Fair report privilege guarantees that journalists can report anything said in official proceedings as long as.....
it's an accurate account
Any commisions collecting tax revenue must hold open _________.
meetings
In 2020, which social media platform, often used by journalists for reporting, faced criticism for censoring certain political content in China?
Opinion privilege protects the opinions of journalists as long as.....
they have evidence and facts to back them up
Federal agencies must make their ________ open upon request.
records
The famous court case, ________ vs. ________, declared that press freedom/freedom of speech could be restricted if it was a "clear and present danger."
Schenck vs. U.S.
Fair commentary/criticism: Journalists can critisize politicians on _____ matters
public
There is growing concern that the government is too _________, which limits media coverage.
secretive
Which global news network had its reporters expelled from China after reporting on sensitive topics like the COVID-19 outbreak?
CNN
Press freedom can be a threat to _______ and _______.
corporations and officials
39 states have _____ laws.
shield
Which country ranked the lowest for press freedom in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index, where journalists face imprisonment, violence, and government control of media?
North Korea