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HCHenry

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The Supreme Court ruled that newspapers criticizing public officials could not be held legally responsible for libel unless they engaged in
 
  a. political corruption.
  b. wire-tapping.
  c. actual malice.
  d. illegal activities.
  e. political campaigns.

Question 2

How do slander and libel differ?
 
  a. Slander includes erroneous statements, whereas libel is factual.
  b. Slander is defamation made in speech, whereas libel is made in writing.
  c. Slander is protected by the First Amendment, whereas libel is not.
  d. Slander is truthful accusations, whereas libel includes false accusations.
  e. Slander is written defamation, whereas libel is spoken defamation.


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lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


HCHenry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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