The World Wide Web Offers Easy Access to a Universe

question 42

Multiple Choice

The World Wide Web offers easy access to a universe of information; therefore,

• A)copyright laws do not apply.
• B)users can access, download, copy and publish only copied text and pictures legally.
• C)the World Intellectual Property Organization is working to assure copyright protection.
• D)every business has a right to use any information it finds there for free.

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Definitions:

Power of Recognition

The authority of a state to acknowledge and accept the legal existence of another state or government.

Gerrymandering

The practice of altering the borders of voting districts to benefit a particular political party or social group.

Geographic Clustering

The phenomenon where entities or individuals tend to group together in specific physical locations due to economic, social, or political reasons.

Trial Jury

A group of citizens selected to hear the evidence in a legal case and render a verdict based on the information presented in court.