The First Amendment to the Constitution Says That "Congress Shall

question 111

Essay

The First Amendment to the Constitution says that "Congress shall make no law" abridging freedom of the press.Explain how much constitutional protection the press actually receives in practice by discussing prior restraint,"shield laws" and laws against libel and slander.In your answer,be sure to define each of these legal concepts and to address relevant Supreme Court decisions.

Grasp the concept of social contract ethics and its significance.

Recognize the impact of gender and personality traits on the use of unethical tactics.

Acknowledge situational influences on unethical conduct.

Understand the influence of group and organizational norms on ethical behavior.

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Definitions:

Racial Balance

Efforts or policies aimed at achieving an equitable representation and integration of various racial groups within institutions or geographic areas, often used in the context of school desegregation and housing.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial body in a country, often having the final appellate jurisdiction and the authority to interpret the constitution, making pivotal decisions on legal and social issues.

Watergate Scandal

A major political scandal in the early 1970s involving burglary, wiretapping, and cover-up by members of the Nixon administration, leading to President Nixon's resignation.

Cover-Up

An attempt to prevent the public or authorities from discovering misconduct or a wrongdoing.