Why Does Public Figure Privilege Exist

question 35

Multiple Choice

Why does public figure privilege exist?

• A)To discourage discussion about politicians so democracy can function in a more orderly fashion.
• B)To encourage free discussion about public figures.
• C)To prevent people from making a profit by slandering public figures.
• D)To give special protections from defamation to public figures since they are in the public eye and their reputations matter more to them than the average person.
• E)To allow people to make up stories about politicians and celebrities because these public figures are people of interest to the public.

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