The Constitutional Privilege Protects the Press in a Defamation Action

question 50

Multiple Choice

The constitutional privilege protects the press in a defamation action:

• A) in the absence of mistake.
• B) when the plaintiff is a public figure or official.
• C) from all liability to anyone.
• D) in all of these situations.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Factors

Internal attributes, traits, or personality characteristics that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

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