Author Question: Shield laws are controversial because a. journalists are frequently dishonest when reporting the ... (Read 61 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Shield laws are controversial because

a. journalists are frequently dishonest when reporting the news.
b. only two states have passed shield laws.
c. the current Congress does not support shield laws.
d. the Supreme Court has ruled all shield laws unconstitutional.
e. reporters may have information received from confidential sources that may be relevant in a criminal prosecution or may affect national security.

Question 2

The FCC has recently adopted a more aggressive approach to regulating what in the broadcast media?

a. false advertising
b. indecency
c. political views
d. children's programming
e. religious programs