​A Public Official Who Claims to Be the Victim of a Harmful

question 62

Multiple Choice

​A public official who claims to be the victim of a harmful statement injuring the official's reputation.

• A)must establish the existence of malice to recover damages for defamation.
• B)is legally banned from recovering for slander but can recover for libel for injuries to their political future.
• C)can only seek a retraction rather than any recovery of damages.
• D)is legally banned from recovering for any defamation action.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing human from approximately the end of the eighth week after conception until birth.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from the formation of an embryo through to the development of a fetus until birth.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, functioning as the main processing center for the entire nervous system, controlling thoughts, movements, and bodily functions.

Lanugo

Lanugo is fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus or a newborn as a form of insulation, which is usually shed before or shortly after birth.