Test Bank For Major Principles of Media Law 1st Edition Genelle Belmas, Jason M. Shepard QUESTION POOL FOR EXAM #1 - COMMUNICATIONS LAW Major Principles of Media Law, Latest Edition

Test Bank For
Major Principles of Media Law 1st Edition Genelle Belmas, Jason M. Shepard
QUESTION POOL FOR EXAM #1 - COMMUNICATIONS LAW
Major Principles of Media Law, 2023 edition
CHAPTER 1. THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
1. A U.S. Supreme Court decision interpreting the meaning of an act of Congress (for example,
the Copyright Act) may be overruled by:
a) a ruling by a federal regulatory agency;
b) a subsequent act of Congress;
c) a treaty with a foreign nation;
d) a presidential executive order;
e) all of these.
2. How could a U.S. Supreme Court decision interpreting the meaning of the Constitution be
overturned?
a) By a Constitutional amendment;
b) By an act of Congress;
c) By a later Supreme Court decision;
d) By a presidential proclamation;
e) Both choices a and c.
3. The common law is derived from:
a) acts of Congress;
b) acts of state legislatures;
c) court decisions;
d) rulings by federal agencies;
e) rulings by arbitrators.
4. Here’s a legal citation: 419 U.S. 245 (1974). What does “U.S.” tell you about the case?
a) Absolutely nothing;
b) That it is a U.S. Supreme Court decision;
c) That it is a U.S. District Court case;
d) That it is a criminal case, not a civil case;
e) That the U.S. government lost the case in 1974.
5. The rules and regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission are examples of:
a) statutory law;
b) common law;
c) constitutional law;
d) administrative law;
e) none of these.