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A Public Figure Who Brings a Defamation Suit Against a Newspaper

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A public figure who brings a defamation suit against a newspaper which prints a false story about her must prove actual malice to win the suit.


Definitions:

Executive Power

The authority given to the President and the executive branch of the government to enforce laws and administer the government.

Impeachment Process

A formal procedure to accuse and possibly remove a public official for misconduct.

Brings Charges

The formal accusation or initiation of legal proceedings against an individual or entity for alleged criminal activity.

Impeachment Trial

An impeachment trial is the process by which a legislative body formally charges and then tries a public official for misconduct; in the United States, the Senate conducts impeachment trials following charges initiated by the House of Representatives.

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