Question 1

Walt,a consumer,needs medical information.On the Internet,Walt goes to social network to consult with other consumers about diagnosis and treatment.Due in part to the Food and Drug Administration's rules,pharmaceutical companies are reluctant to advertise on the Web.Thus Walt is most likely to find

A)accurate information online.
B)all of the necessary information in a tweet.
C)incomplete information in traditional outlets,such as television.
D)incorrect information online.

D

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

ReadIt,Inc. ,develops an internationally popular Web site,tailoring its features to the censorship requirements of various governments.Critics charge ReadIt with "decapitating the voice of dissent." Ethically,the best argument in favor of ReadIt's policy is

A)ReadIt is merely following the lead of governments everywhere.
B)ReadIt is only seeking profits in lucrative markets.
C)ReadIt's action is a common international practice.
D)ReadIt's approach is a move toward more open access in the future.

D

Accepted Answer

ReadIt's approach of tailoring its features to censorship requirements may be seen as compromising the freedom of speech and limiting the diverse viewpoints that could be shared on the platform. However, by operating within the legal framework of different countries, ReadIt is able to maintain its presence and offer access to information to users within those countries. In the long term, success and growth of the platform in these markets may lead to increased pressure on governments to ease censorship laws and promote more open access to information. Therefore, ReadIt's approach can be seen as a step towards a more open and accessible future.

Question 3

Congress intends to enact a law to criminalize the distribution of illegal child pornography on the Internet.Most likely to be held constitutional is a statute that prohibits&#10;A)offers to provide,and requests to obtain,child pornography.&#10;B)the possession of virtual child pornography.&#10;C)the possession of real and virtual child pornography.&#10;D)a substantial amount of protected speech-especially pornography.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has upheld laws that criminalize the distribution of child pornography, including laws that prohibit offers to provide and requests to obtain child pornography. This is because the production and distribution of child pornography directly harm children, and the government has a compelling interest in protecting them. Bans on possession of virtual or real child pornography have been subject to more scrutiny and have been overturned in some cases as they may infringe on free speech rights.

Question 4

Delfino,an executive with Cartwright Corporation,orders corporate employees to unknowingly transfer corporate funds to Delfino's personal account.This use of the employees' services is most likely&#10;A)honest-services fraud,a federal crime.&#10;B)a violation of corporate rules but no crime.&#10;C)a breach of workplace rules generally but no civil or criminal wrong.&#10;D)unethical but no crime.

Accepted Answer

This scenario describes honest-services fraud, which is a federal crime. It involves an individual using deceit or fraudulent means to deprive another of their right to honest services. In this case, Delfino is using his position of power to manipulate employees into transferring corporate funds to his personal account, thus depriving the corporation of the honest services that they are entitled to from their employee.

Question 5

A Little Bit of Lipstick,Inc. ,is a small,U.S.-based business that sells nanotechnology-based cosmetics for export.Under the National Export Initiative,the federal government is&#10;A)pursuing trade agreements to improve market access for U.S.firms.&#10;B)banning lending to small businesses,especially for export purposes.&#10;C)placing less emphasis on exports than other governments.&#10;D)playing a less active role in promoting exports in emerging markets.

Accepted Answer

The National Export Initiative aims to improve market access for U.S. firms through pursuing trade agreements. This aligns with A, as it is the only option that mentions the government actively working to improve market access for U.S. firms. B, C, and D are all incorrect as they either do not align with government actions or put less emphasis on promoting exports.

Question 6

The Environmental Protection Agency may inspect Freeflo Chemical Company's plant without a search warrant&#10;A)if Freeflo is in an industry subject to extensive regulation.&#10;B)only if Freeflo is not committing a regulatory violation.&#10;C)only to obtain information for other than a regulatory purpose.&#10;D)under no circumstances.

Accepted Answer

If Freeflo Chemical Company is in an industry subject to extensive regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency may inspect their plant without a search warrant as part of the regulatory oversight. The industry subject to extensive regulation may require the plant to comply with specific standards, and the inspection is necessary to ensure compliance.

Deck 31: The Constitution of the United States