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WorksheetsAmerican Press
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
If it is printed or broadcast, it is subject to ___________________.
Slander Laws
Defamation Laws
Copyright Laws
Libel Laws
Shield Laws allow journalists to
Recognize the governments power
Write under a fake name
Keep their sources anonymous
Have the Freedom of Press
The Zenger trial laid the foundation for which Constitutional Amendment?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Published the New York Weekly Journal
John Pascal Zenger
John Peter Zenger
William S. Cosby
William S. Crosby
The Royal Governor of New York in 1734
John Pascal Zenger
John Peter Zenger
William S. Cosby
William S. Cosby
Stating that a severed finger was found in the soup at a restaurant was broadcast on the news
Slander
Libel
Saying a doctor has fake diplomas on his wall
Slander
Libel
An employer claiming an employee stole equipment
Slander
Libel
Saying a restaurant is serving meat from dogs on the 6 o'clock news
Slander
Libel
Claiming the business owners participated in unethical and illegal activities
Slander
Libel
If this is imposed by an outside party, such as an arm of the government, it is illegal under the Constitution
Copyright
Census
Conspiracy
Censorship
No one has the right to yell "Fire" in a crowded theater
True
False
It is necessary to balance free speech with responsible speech
True
False
Newspapers strive to present news fairly and cheaply
True
False
The best defense against the accusation of libel?
Privilege
The Statement is True
Fair Comment and Criticism
Who came to the defense of the publisher of the New York Weekly Journal for his second trial?
Alexander Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton
Philip Hamilton
Eliza Hamilton
What is the definition of Slander
Printed or Broadcast Defamation
Spoken Defamation
Intent to criticize was not malicious
Intentional Harm
What is the definition of Libel?
Spoken Defamation
Printed or Broadcast Defamation
Part of Public Record
Intentional Harm
What is the definition of Privilege?
Printed or Broadcast Defamation
Part of Public Record
Intentional Harm
Spoken Defamation
What is the definition of Fair Comment
Intent to criticize was not malicious
Intentional Harm
Part of Public Record
Spoken Defamation
What is the definition of Malicious
Intent to criticize was not malicious
Intentional Harm
Part of Public Record
Spoken Defamation
