In the 1964 Case of New York Times V

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the 1964 case of New York Times v.Sullivan, the Supreme Court held that to be deemed libelous a story had to

• A)be untrue and result in actual damages.
• B)be untrue and result from actual malice.
• C)show reckless disregard for the truth and result in actual damages.
• D)show reckless disregard for the truth and embarrass a private citizen.
• E)show reckless disregard for the public interest and embarrass a private citizen.

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The extent of displacement of a wave or oscillation, indicative of the wave's energy or intensity.

Middle Ear

the portion of the ear internal to the eardrum and external to the cochlea, containing the ossicles, which transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Tiny Bones

Small bones, particularly referring to the 3 bones located in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, essential for hearing.

Audible Range

refers to the range of sound frequencies that can be heard by the human ear, typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.