The Jury's Decision in the Case of John Peter Zenger,a

question 98

Multiple Choice

The jury's decision in the case of John Peter Zenger,a newspaper printer,was significant because

• A) he was found guilty.
• B) it supported English law.
• C) it pointed the way to freedom of the press.
• D) the ruling prohibited criticism of political officials.
• E) it allowed the press to print irresponsible criticisms of powerful people.

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Definitions:

Allocation

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Potential Beneficiary

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Interest

The cost of borrowing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed, over a specific period of time.

Government

The system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state, including institutions and individuals that hold the authority to make laws and regulations.