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bobthebuilder

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Explain the Supreme Court's 1988 decision in which Reverend Jerry Falwell sued Hustler magazine. Why did the Court decide the way it did?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the difference between libel and slander. How are these prohibitions applied to cases involving public figures?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Describe the events that led Falwell to sue the magazine.
2, Discuss how the case explored the line between parody and libel.
3, Propose possible reasons for the unanimous decision of the Court, including the fact that Falwell is a public figure.

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Define both libel and slander.
2, Explain that they are both forms of unprotected, defamatory speech that come in different forms.
3, Explain the different standard that applies to slander or libel against a public official.




bobthebuilder

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
:D TYSM


AmberC1996

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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