A State Legislator Opposed to the Development Plans of a Private

question 79

Multiple Choice

A state legislator opposed to the development plans of a private contractor in his district decides to write an editorial in the local newspaper claiming the private contractor is a racist and guilty of sexually harassing his employees.There is no evidence in support of these claims, but the contractor begins to lose business due to the controversial nature of the allegations.Which type of speech most closely resembles this editorial?

• A)political speech
• B)commercial speech
• C)hate speech
• D)slander
• E)libel

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Definitions:

Employee-At-Will

A contractual relationship in which an employee can be dismissed by an employer for any reason not prohibited by law and without warning.

Wrongful Discharge

An employment termination made in violation of legal rights or company policy, often lacking legitimate or lawful reason.

Exceptions

Provisions that exclude or modify the general applicability of a rule, contract, or statute.

Sue

To initiate legal proceedings against another party, typically to seek redress for a grievance or enforcement of a right.