If a Reporter Calls to Interview You and You Agree

question 54

Multiple Choice

If a reporter calls to interview you and you agree to talk, but only on the condition that you are not listed as the source of the information, this is an example of what phenomenon?

• A) yellow journalism
• B) investigative journalism
• C) filtering
• D) shield laws
• E) "on background" conversations

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Definitions:

First Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution that prohibits the government from interfering with freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the press.

Central Hudson

Refers to a legal test used in the United States to determine when the government can legitimately regulate commercial speech.

R.J.Reynolds Tobacco

An American tobacco manufacturing company known for designing several popular cigarette brands, playing a significant role in the history and development of tobacco marketing.

Commercial Speech

Communication in the form of advertising. It is speech done on behalf of a company or individual for the intent of making a profit.