Which of the Following Statements Is True About Defenses to Defamation

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about defenses to defamation?

• A) A person having absolute privilege can be sued for defamation if the statement is false.
• B) A conditional privilege does not protect a defendant against any false statements.
• C) If the plaintiff is a public figure, the plaintiff will have to prove that the defamation was made with malice.
• D) Politicians are not subject to conditional privilege.

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Definitions:

Indirect Manufacturing Costs

Costs related to production that cannot be directly traced to specific products, such as maintenance and utilities.

Contribution Margin

The margin between the income from sales and the costs that vary, pointing out the contribution towards absorbing fixed charges and producing profits.

Variable Manufacturing Costs

Costs of production that fluctuate with the volume of output, including expenses like raw materials and direct labor.

Variable Selling

Costs related to selling activities that vary with sales volume, distinct from fixed sales costs.