A Party Offended by a Libel Can File What Is

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Short Answer

A party offended by a libel can file what is known as a(n) _____ lawsuit and use the subpoena power it grants to force the Internet service provider (ISP) to provide whatever information it has about the anonymous poster, including Internet Protocol (IP) address, name, and street address.

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Definitions:

Gerrymandering

The practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one party or class, often leading to disproportionate political influence.

Single-Member Electoral System

An electoral system in which constituencies elect one representative each to a legislative body.

Proportional Representation

An electoral system in which parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes cast for them. This system aims to ensure that political representation is more accurately reflected.

Aggregate Interests

The combined concerns, wants or needs of a group of people that are collected to represent or reflect a broader public interest.