Libel Flashcard

Libel Flashcard

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English, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is libel?

Back

Libel is a false statement published in a permanent form that injures a person's reputation.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can editors of a student newspaper be held liable for libelous statements made by others?

Back

Yes, editors can be held responsible for publishing libelous statements even if made by someone else.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is truth a defense against a libel claim?

Back

Yes, truth is an absolute defense to a libel claim.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can material published on an opinion page be considered libelous?

Back

Yes, material on an opinion page can still be libelous if it contains false statements.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are all false statements of fact considered libelous?

Back

No, not all false statements of fact are libelous; they must also meet certain criteria.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between libel and slander?

Back

Libel refers to written defamation, while slander refers to spoken defamation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What must a plaintiff prove to win a libel case?

Back

A plaintiff must prove that the statement was false, damaging, and made with negligence or actual malice.

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