Newsgathering is protected primarily by ______.

a. the First Amendment
b. the U.S. and state constitutions
c. federal and state statutes
d. common law decisions


c. federal and state statutes

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The important Bigelow v. Virginia case involved ______.

a. an abortion clinic ad b. a prescription drug price ad c. gambling casino ads d. ads for electrical appliances

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Which perspective described in your textbook considers the time, place, occasion, and size of your audience?

A. personal B. organizational C. practical D. situational

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Experiments are usually the best technique for examining the influence of media over time

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The two basic requirements for effective style in all speaking situations are __________.

A. simplicity and repetition B. informality and reflexivity C. vividness and clarity D. accuracy and appropriateness

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