The First Amendment Also Guarantees Freedom of the Press

question 27

Multiple Choice

The First Amendment also guarantees freedom of the press. The press is considered speech but it does have some limitations. One such exception of speech or press that is restricted is in the case of libel, which is defined as _______.

• A) the crime of printing or disseminating false statements that harm someone
• B) the unethical action of making light of someone in the presence of others
• C) the crime of lying in a public document
• D) any behavior that offends or creates an uncomfortable relationship
• E) the crime of inundating readers with false information

---

Definitions:

Hours Per Week

A measurement of the amount of time an individual spends on work or other scheduled activities over the course of a week.

Title VII Suit

A Title VII Suit refers to a legal action brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency charged with enforcing laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Private Plaintiff

An individual or privately held organization that brings a lawsuit to court.