SC FOIA Frenzy!
SC FOIA Frenzy!
Test your knowledge on the Freedom of Information Act in South Carolina with our engaging quiz! Explore the intricacies of SC's FOIA laws and understand your rights as a member of the public.
Perfect for journalism students, public records enthusiasts, or anyone interested in government transparency, this quiz will cover:
- FOIA terminology
- Response times and requirements
- Important stakeholders and advocates
What does FOIA stand for?
Freedom of Information Act
Free of Imparting Answers
Full of Intent to Avoid
None of the Above
When was SC's most recent FOIA law passed?
January 2017
May 2017
February 2016
July 2018
What is another term for freedom of information laws in states?
Partly Cloudy Laws
Sunshine Laws
Hurricane Bills
Moon Legislation
Who said this of the new SC FOIA Law: "The changes signed into law are substantial victories for the public’s access to how the government operates, what it is doing, and how and where it is spending taxpayer dollars."
President Donald Trump
Rep. Wendell Gilliard
Governor Henry McMaster
Richard Whiting, SC Press Association
You filed a request for a county's financial expenditures for the last 60 days.
Under SC FOIA, how long does the agency/entity have to initially respond or acknowledge your request?
30 days
35 days
10 days
7 days
You filed a request for a county's financial expenditures for the last 60 days.
They acknowledged your request 4 days later.
Under SC FOIA, how long does the agency/entity now have to provide the materials you requested?
30 days
20 days
35 days
60 days
If requested documents are older than _______ months old, an agency/entity has a longer time frame to respond and provide the requested materials.
12
18
24
36
If requested documents are older than 24 months old, an agency/entity has _____ days to initially respond, and _____ days to produce the requested materials.
40 days; 40 days
30 days; 50 days
20 days; 35 days
10 days; 30 days
TRUE OR FALSE: If an agency/entity believes it will take longer to produce records, the timelines may be extended by written mutual consent.
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE: If you are requesting any kind of information from an agency/entity, you should include the phrase "FOIA" to make sure they take it seriously.
True
False
TRUE OR FALSE: Government agencies are not allowed to charge reporters for records or copies under FOIA because the documents are valuable to the public.
True
False
Whom should you ask before agreeing to pay for public records?
Carter Coyle
Jennifer Dale
Harve Jacobs
Bill Walsh
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: If an agency/entity cites an exemption or refuses to provide documents you requested under FOIA, you should ...
Loop in Carter or Debi to discuss any work-arounds and review how you asked for the information.
Ask Jennifer if it's something we should discuss with our attorneys.
Immediately email the agency to notify them we will be pursing legal action.
Assume that because they are a government agency, they know the law best and truly can't help.
Consider other agencies or groups that may have the same data or answers and ask them, too.
Raycom provides attorneys on a retainer, so ____ hour(s) per day are at our disposal if we have legal questions for Covington & Burling.
1
2
3
Unlimited
BONUS: When tallying the number of days an agency/entity has to respond to a FOIA, should you count weekends and holidays?
YES
NOPE
What's a holiday? We work in news!
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