What is the neutral reportage defense? Does it apply in all states?

What will be an ideal response?


In libel law, neutral reportage is a defense accepted in some jurisdictions that says that when an accusation is made by a responsible and prominent organization, reporting that accusation is protected by the First Amendment even when it turns out the accusation was false and libelous. It does not apply in all states.

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According to the text, the ability to manage your self-presentation flexibly in a variety of contexts is one important aspect of ______.

A. relational maintenance B. communication competence C. uncertainty reduction D. backstage behaviors

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Immanuel Kant defined the categorical imperative as doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Pat never has work done on time. Instead of admitting that, Pat always says, "Why me? These things always happen to me..." And follows with a tale of woe. The team then is distracted by Pat's troubles and sympathizes instead of confronting this irresponsibility. What does this situation imply?

A) Pat is a deviant and the group is putting on pressure to conform. B) Pat plays a game to get sympathy and avoid responsibility; the team falls into a script when Pat starts with the gimmick of, "Why me?..." C) Pat doesn't want to confuse issues with too much information. D) All of these choices

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When an affiliate airs a network's program, it is said to ________ the show.

A. syndicate B. carry C. reciprocate D. clear time for

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