American Press

If it is printed or broadcast, it is subject to ___________________.

• Slander Laws

• Defamation Laws

• Copyright Laws

• Libel Laws

Shield Laws allow journalists to

• Recognize the governments power

• Write under a fake name

• Keep their sources anonymous

• Have the Freedom of Press

The Zenger trial laid the foundation for which Constitutional Amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Published the New York Weekly Journal

• John Pascal Zenger

• John Peter Zenger

• William S. Cosby

• William S. Crosby

The Royal Governor of New York in 1734

• John Pascal Zenger

• John Peter Zenger

• William S. Cosby

• William S. Cosby

Stating that a severed finger was found in the soup at a restaurant was broadcast on the news

• Slander

• Libel

Saying a doctor has fake diplomas on his wall

• Slander

• Libel

An employer claiming an employee stole equipment

• Slander

• Libel

Saying a restaurant is serving meat from dogs on the 6 o'clock news

• Slander

• Libel

Claiming the business owners participated in unethical and illegal activities

• Slander

• Libel