Question 1

The IOC's regulatory decisions are final; however, it has agreed to submit disputed decisions for final arbitration to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is the correct option. The IOC has agreed to submit disputed decisions for final arbitration to the CAS. The ECJ is the highest court in the European Union, and it deals with issues related to EU law. The ISC and ISCJ options are not valid entities.

Question 2

Which of the following documents codify the bylaws and regulations of the IOC and the IPC and govern the conduct of members of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements?

Accepted Answer

The IOC Olympic Charter and IPC Handbook are the two documents that codify the bylaws and regulations of the IOC and the IPC and govern the conduct of members of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements. The IOC Constitution and IPC Code of Conduct are related to the governance and ethical conduct of IOC and IPC members, but do not fully codify the bylaws and regulations. The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act is a US federal law that governs the organization and administration of Olympic and Paralympic sports in the United States, but does not apply to the entire Olympic and Paralympic Movements. The IOC Executive ByLaws and IPC Charter are related to the governance and organization of the IOC and IPC, but do not fully codify the bylaws and regulations.

Question 3

The major governance layers involved in the Olympic Movement include

Accepted Answer

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the highest governing body in the Olympic Movement, overseeing the entire organization and making decisions that affect all participants. International Sports Federations are responsible for specific sports and their rules and regulations within the Olympic Games, and National Governing Bodies and National Organizing Committees are responsible for managing their respective countries' involvement and organization of their athletes in the Olympic Games. Together, these three layers comprise the major governance layers involved in the Olympic Movement.

Question 4

The United States revised and updated its governance structure in 2019 to fully integrate Paralympic sports into the Olympic Movement and expand inclusivity for Paralympic athletes which included which of the following

Accepted Answer

The United States revised and updated its governance structure in 2019 to fully integrate Paralympic sports into the Olympic Movement and expand inclusivity for Paralympic athletes, and this included renaming the USOC to the USOPC (United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee).

Question 5

Courts generally have ruled that OASA preempts judicial review and does not provide for a private right of action for individuals, however, there are limited exceptions to this general rule including which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Courts generally have ruled that OASA preempts...

Question 6

U.S. courts are willing to rule on whether the USOC or an American NGB does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

U.S. courts are willing to rule on all three options listed, meaning the answer is D - all of the above. This includes ruling on whether the USOC or American NGB follows its own rules, provides appropriate due process, and was not arbitrary or capricious in applying its rules.

Question 7

Supreme Court precedent in San Francisco Arts & Athletics, Inc. v. USOC has enabled the USOC to bring trademark infringement claims against unauthorized users of the Olympic symbols without being required to show that the unauthorized use is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court precedent allows the USOC to bring claims without needing to prove likely consumer confusion, which is typically required in trademark cases.

Question 8

In the Tonya Harding case, the U.S. District Court said that the U.S. Figure Skating Association had done which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. District Court ruled that the U.S. Figure Skating Association violated its own due process rules in the handling of the Tonya Harding case. Specifically, they did not follow their own procedures in conducting an investigation and making a decision on her eligibility for competition.

Question 9

The international federations (IFs), which have the authority to promulgate anti-doping and drug testing rules, have virtually all adopted a uniform anti-doping policy known as __________ operated by an independent agency known as_______________.

Accepted Answer

The World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) is a uniform anti-doping policy adopted by most international federations (IFs) and is operated by an independent agency known as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as there are no international federations or agencies called the International Drug Testing Protocol, International Doping Agency, or World Doping Consortium, respectively.

Question 10

In the Pistorius case, why did the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturn the IAAF's decision declaring Pistorius ineligible to compete in IAAF-sanctioned track events due to his use of a prosthetic leg?

Accepted Answer

The Court of Arbitration for Sport found that the IAAF had been procedurally unfair in its decision-making process, and that the IAAF interpreted its own rule incorrectly and failed to meet its burden of proof. The CAS did not find evidence of disability discrimination.

Question 11

The IOC has exclusive ownership of all rights to the organization, marketing, reproduction, and broadcasting of the Olympic Games.

Accepted Answer

This is stated in the Olympic Charter, specifically in Rule 48.2, which grants the IOC exclusive ownership of all rights related to the Olympic Games.

Question 12

In general, NGBs and NOCs must comply with the regulations in the Olympic Charter, as well as the laws of their respective countries.

Accepted Answer

NGBs (National Governing Bodies) and NOCs (National Olympic Committees) are part of the Olympic movement and are subject to the regulations set out in the Olympic Charter. They must also comply with the laws and regulations of their respective countries.

Question 13

CAS arbitration is neither final nor binding.

Accepted Answer

CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) arbitration decisions are generally final and binding on the parties involved, subject to limited grounds for appeal.

Question 14

The Amateur Sports Act grants exclusive authority to the IOC to resolve disputes involving American NGBs and athletes.

Accepted Answer

The Amateur Sports Act grants exclusive authority to the USOC to resolve disputes involving American NGBs and athletes, not the IOC.

Question 15

The USOC and the American NGBs are not considered state actors, so constitutional protections of individual rights does not apply to their actions.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and the National Governing Bodies for sports (NGBs) are private entities and are not considered state actors under the Constitution's definition. Therefore, they are not bound by the same legal obligations as the government and do not have to adhere to individual constitutional protections.

Question 16

The IOC's authority to determine which events will be included on the program for the Olympic Games has been challenged successfully several times in U.S. courts.

Accepted Answer

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has the exclusive authority to decide which sports and events are included in the Olympic Games, and its decisions are not subject to challenge in U.S. courts or the courts of any other country.

Question 17

The USOC and the other NOCs are responsible for protecting against the unauthorized use of Olympic trademarks in their respective countries.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The USOC and other National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have the responsibility to protect the use of Olympic trademarks within their respective countries. This includes the Olympic rings, the official name "Olympic Games," and other related symbols and phrases. Unauthorized use of these trademarks can result in legal action.

Question 18

The CAS typically refuses to override "field of play" decisions made by Olympic judges/officials unless those decisions were made as a result of corruption, fraud, or arbitrariness, or in violation of the law.

Accepted Answer

The CAS typically upholds "field of play" decisions made by Olympic judges/officials unless there is evidence of corruption, fraud, arbitrariness, or violation of the law.

Question 19

Rule 50 is intended to protect the global influence of sport and the Olympic Games and guarantees athletes the right to make political, religious, and ethnic demonstrations during Olympic competition.

Accepted Answer

Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter prohibits any kind of political, religious, or racial propaganda during Olympic events. The purpose of the rule is to preserve the neutrality of sport and the Olympic Games. However, athletes are allowed to make peaceful personal expressions of their views outside of Olympic competition.

Question 20

CAS generally applies a principle of presumed innocence with regard to a first positive drug test, and will not impose a penalty unless it is proven the athlete purposely took a banned substance

Accepted Answer

CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport) follows the World Anti-Doping Code, which operates on strict liability. This means an athlete is responsible for any banned substance found in their body, regardless of intent.

Quiz 13: Governance Issues and Participant Rights in Olympic Sport

The IOC's regulatory decisions are final; however, it has agreed to submit disputed decisions for final arbitration to which of the following?

Which of the following documents codify the bylaws and regulations of the IOC and the IPC and govern the conduct of members of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements?

The major governance layers involved in the Olympic Movement include

The United States revised and updated its governance structure in 2019 to fully integrate Paralympic sports into the Olympic Movement and expand inclusivity for Paralympic athletes which included which of the following

Courts generally have ruled that OASA preempts judicial review and does not provide for a private right of action for individuals, however, there are limited exceptions to this general rule including which of the following areas?

U.S. courts are willing to rule on whether the USOC or an American NGB does which of the following?

Supreme Court precedent in San Francisco Arts & Athletics, Inc. v. USOC has enabled the USOC to bring trademark infringement claims against unauthorized users of the Olympic symbols without being required to show that the unauthorized use is which of the following?

In the Tonya Harding case, the U.S. District Court said that the U.S. Figure Skating Association had done which of the following?

The international federations (IFs) , which have the authority to promulgate anti-doping and drug testing rules, have virtually all adopted a uniform anti-doping policy known as operated by an independent agency known as_____.

In the Pistorius case, why did the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturn the IAAF's decision declaring Pistorius ineligible to compete in IAAF-sanctioned track events due to his use of a prosthetic leg?

The IOC has exclusive ownership of all rights to the organization, marketing, reproduction, and broadcasting of the Olympic Games.

In general, NGBs and NOCs must comply with the regulations in the Olympic Charter, as well as the laws of their respective countries.

CAS arbitration is neither final nor binding.

The Amateur Sports Act grants exclusive authority to the IOC to resolve disputes involving American NGBs and athletes.

The USOC and the American NGBs are not considered state actors, so constitutional protections of individual rights does not apply to their actions.

The IOC's authority to determine which events will be included on the program for the Olympic Games has been challenged successfully several times in U.S. courts.

The USOC and the other NOCs are responsible for protecting against the unauthorized use of Olympic trademarks in their respective countries.

The CAS typically refuses to override "field of play" decisions made by Olympic judges/officials unless those decisions were made as a result of corruption, fraud, or arbitrariness, or in violation of the law.

Rule 50 is intended to protect the global influence of sport and the Olympic Games and guarantees athletes the right to make political, religious, and ethnic demonstrations during Olympic competition.

CAS generally applies a principle of presumed innocence with regard to a first positive drug test, and will not impose a penalty unless it is proven the athlete purposely took a banned substance

Quiz 13: Governance Issues and Participant Rights in Olympic Sport

The IOC's regulatory decisions are final; however, it has agreed to submit disputed decisions for final arbitration to which of the following?

Which of the following documents codify the bylaws and regulations of the IOC and the IPC and govern the conduct of members of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements?

The major governance layers involved in the Olympic Movement include

The United States revised and updated its governance structure in 2019 to fully integrate Paralympic sports into the Olympic Movement and expand inclusivity for Paralympic athletes which included which of the following

Courts generally have ruled that OASA preempts judicial review and does not provide for a private right of action for individuals, however, there are limited exceptions to this general rule including which of the following areas?

U.S. courts are willing to rule on whether the USOC or an American NGB does which of the following?

Supreme Court precedent in San Francisco Arts & Athletics, Inc. v. USOC has enabled the USOC to bring trademark infringement claims against unauthorized users of the Olympic symbols without being required to show that the unauthorized use is which of the following?

In the Tonya Harding case, the U.S. District Court said that the U.S. Figure Skating Association had done which of the following?

The international federations (IFs) , which have the authority to promulgate anti-doping and drug testing rules, have virtually all adopted a uniform anti-doping policy known as __________ operated by an independent agency known as_______________.

In the Pistorius case, why did the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturn the IAAF's decision declaring Pistorius ineligible to compete in IAAF-sanctioned track events due to his use of a prosthetic leg?

The IOC has exclusive ownership of all rights to the organization, marketing, reproduction, and broadcasting of the Olympic Games.

In general, NGBs and NOCs must comply with the regulations in the Olympic Charter, as well as the laws of their respective countries.

CAS arbitration is neither final nor binding.

The Amateur Sports Act grants exclusive authority to the IOC to resolve disputes involving American NGBs and athletes.

The USOC and the American NGBs are not considered state actors, so constitutional protections of individual rights does not apply to their actions.

The IOC's authority to determine which events will be included on the program for the Olympic Games has been challenged successfully several times in U.S. courts.

The USOC and the other NOCs are responsible for protecting against the unauthorized use of Olympic trademarks in their respective countries.

The CAS typically refuses to override "field of play" decisions made by Olympic judges/officials unless those decisions were made as a result of corruption, fraud, or arbitrariness, or in violation of the law.

Rule 50 is intended to protect the global influence of sport and the Olympic Games and guarantees athletes the right to make political, religious, and ethnic demonstrations during Olympic competition.

CAS generally applies a principle of presumed innocence with regard to a first positive drug test, and will not impose a penalty unless it is proven the athlete purposely took a banned substance

The international federations (IFs) , which have the authority to promulgate anti-doping and drug testing rules, have virtually all adopted a uniform anti-doping policy known as operated by an independent agency known as_____.