Question

Which of the following is true of the media and the First Amendment? a. The Internet was the first type of new media to be considered under the First Amendment. b. In 1915, freedom of the press was applied to movies. c. The First Amendment has granted complete protection to broadcast media. d. The concept of freedom of the press has been applied to electronic media since the adoption of the bill of rights. e. Radio and television received no protection upon their development.

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement which is true about media and First Amendment is:

a. The Internet was the first type of new media to be considered under the First Amendment.

Explanation:

• The option a is correct as Internet got the protection under the First Amendment in 1997.
• The option b is not correct as in 1915, freedom of press was not applied to the movies as Supreme Court ruled that it was matter of common sense.
• The option c is not correct as the First Amendment has not granted complete protection to broadcast media.
• The option d is incorrect as the adoption of freedom of the press has been applied to print media but not electronic media since the adoption of bill of rights.
• The option e is not correct as Radio and television has received some protection as Cable TV received protection in 2004.