Which of the Following Statements About Whether Journalists Can Be

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about whether journalists can be compelled to reveal their sources of information is NOT accurate?

• A)Journalists frequently assert that if they cannot ensure their sources' confidentiality, the flow of information will be reduced and press freedom effectively curtailed.
• B)The federal government enacted a "shield law" in 1992 that allows reporters to withhold information about their sources on matters of national security.
• C)More than 30 states have "shield laws," which, to varying degrees, protect journalistic sources.
• D)The Supreme Court has held that the press has no constitutional right to withhold information in court.