Author Question: Miller v. California led the Supreme Court to develop a three-pronged test to classify obscene ... (Read 24 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Miller v. California led the Supreme Court to develop a three-pronged test to classify obscene material. Which of the following is not part of the test?

a. The material must be seen as appealing to the prurient interest in the view of the average person applying community standards.
b. The material must depict or describe in a patently offensive manner sexual conduct as defined by applicable federal law.
c. The material, taken as a whole, must show serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.
d. The material must intentionally harm someone.

Question 2

Libel is one exception to freedom of the press because

a. it is exceptionally difficult to prove.
b. libelous statements are without redeeming social value.
c. the publishing of defamatory statements is damaging and lowers a person's reputation.
d. it is common practice.