Freedom of Information Act Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Israeli freedom of information law?

To establish procedures for the public to request and receive information from the government (correct)

To provide the public with unfettered access to all government information

To enable the government to better monitor and control its activities

To increase public participation in the democratic process

Which of the following is NOT one of the key arguments for a freedom of information law according to the text?

The supervision and control argument

The participation argument

The ownership-trust argument

The argument of autonomy and freedom of press (correct)

What is the primary role of the government unit for freedom of information established in 2012?

To provide guidance and training to government authorities on implementing the freedom of information law (correct)

To actively publish information on behalf of all government authorities

To process and respond to all freedom of information requests from the public

To oversee and monitor the compliance of government authorities with the freedom of information law

Which of the following is NOT one of the key principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) that Israel has committed to?

Implementing technological innovations to improve government service to the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'accessibility of data & info by default' principle?

The principle that all government data and information should be accessible to the public by default, unless there is a security or privacy imperative Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of John Moss in establishing a committee on 'gov info'?

To expose secrecy within the government Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Freedom of Information Act passed in the United States?

1966 Signup and view all the answers

What was the metaphor used by John Moss and other supporters to describe the hiding of government and public information?

The Paper Screen Signup and view all the answers

Which country signed its Freedom of Information law in 1982, the same year as Canada?

Australia Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect established by the freedom of info law in Israel?

The right of citizens to get info from public authorities Signup and view all the answers

Freedom of Information Act Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the Israeli freedom of information law?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key arguments for a freedom of information law according to the text?

What is the primary role of the government unit for freedom of information established in 2012?

Which of the following is NOT one of the key principles of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) that Israel has committed to?

What is the 'accessibility of data & info by default' principle?

What was the main focus of John Moss in establishing a committee on 'gov info'?

In what year was the Freedom of Information Act passed in the United States?

What was the metaphor used by John Moss and other supporters to describe the hiding of government and public information?

Which country signed its Freedom of Information law in 1982, the same year as Canada?

What is a key aspect established by the freedom of info law in Israel?

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