This assignment pertains to the topic of Copyright. Be certain to answer all of the questions fully and completely.
1. The Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act of copyright. The rationale (which was controversial) was that an extra 20 years of copyright protection for the holder of the copyright of any work promoted the "progress of science and the useful arts." Pick one side of the argument and explain whether or not such a rationale is correct. Give specific examples. Be certain to go online to examine why this copyright extension act was controversial and the reasons both supporters and opponents lined up to voice their concerns. Remember--create an argument with examples, not personal opinion.
2. Some artists sample and remix copyrighted works to create new works. Does the use of copyrighted material to create a derivative work violate copyright laws? What do the courts say? Look up and cite case law opinions and explain them fully.