The Pentagon Papers Case Balanced What Two Considerations

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Pentagon Papers case balanced what two considerations?

• A) freedom of the press and national security
• B) content-neutrality standards and national security
• C) the public's right to know and content-neutrality standards
• D) freedom of the press and the public's right to know

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Definitions:

Groupthink

The tendency of group members to think alike, especially when doing so leads to bad decisions.

Commons Dilemma

A situation in which individuals or groups must balance personal interests with the collective good in the management and consumption of shared resources, often leading to conflicts over resource distribution.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, even if it goes against one's personal beliefs or desires.

Brainstorm

The process of generating creative ideas and solutions through intensive and freewheeling group discussion.