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karen

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In the landmark Pentagon Papers case, the Supreme Court ruled that the government
 
  A) had not proven that actual malice had been used by the New York Times.
  B) had violated the civil liberties of Woodward and Bernstein.
  C) had engaged in illegal activities in pursuing war in Vietnam.
  D) had met the burden of proof needed for prior restraint.
  E) had not met the extraordinary burden of proof needed for prior restraint.

Question 2

Justices who disagree with the result reached by the majority can write a(n) _________ opinion explaining why they believe the Supreme Court's decision was in error.
 
  A) affirming
  B) concurring
  C) disposing
  D) dissenting
  E) plurality



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

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