What is the definition of libel?
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The act of damaging someone’s reputation by printing false statements.
Government censorship of free expression by preventing publication.
A top-secret account of US military action in Vietnam.
The process of leaking government documents to the press.
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What were the Pentagon Papers?
A collection of false statements made by public officials.
A top-secret account of US military action in Vietnam.
A legal case about freedom of speech.
A government policy on press censorship.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Define prior restraint.
The act of leaking government documents.
Government censorship of free expression by preventing publication or speech before it takes place.
The process of suing for libel.
The publication of false statements.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is preventing prior restraint important in a democracy?
It ensures that all government actions are kept secret.
It allows for the free exchange of ideas and protects freedom of the press.
It prevents the publication of false statements.
It ensures that only positive news is reported.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the case of New York Times Co. v. United States (1971), what was the Supreme Court's ruling?
The government could prevent the publication of the Pentagon Papers.
The attempt to bar publication violated the First Amendment right to freedom of the press.
The Pentagon Papers posed an immediate national security threat.
The New York Times was guilty of libel.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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When might the government limit the freedom of the press?
When false statements are printed about public officials.
When government documents pose an immediate threat to military forces.
When the press publishes positive news about the government.
When the press criticizes government policies.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the significance of the Supreme Court's "heavy presumption against prior restraint."
It means the government can easily censor the press.
It indicates that acts blocking free expression are likely unconstitutional.
It allows the government to sue for libel.
It ensures that all press publications are reviewed by the government.
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