The First Amendment Freedom of the Press Has Been Interpreted

question 53

Multiple Choice

The First Amendment freedom of the press has been interpreted by the U.S.Supreme Court as establishing a privilege for reporters:

• A)identity of all sources are privileged
• B)only sources requesting confidentiality are privileged
• C)only sources who need immunity from criminal prosecution are privileged
• D)there is no constitutional privilege for the media

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