Only a few years after the First Amendment was ratified, Congress passed a law that limited freedom of expression:

a) the Fox Libel Act; b) the Smith Act; c) the Sedition Act of 1798; d) the Stamp Act; e) Lord Campbell’s Act.


C

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A speaker?s specific purpose designates the intent behind the speech, and is usually phrased in

the form of a basic prepositional phrase starting with the word to followed by one of three different actions: inform, persuade, or entertain. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Federal Communications Commission has the power to

a. pass its own regulations. b. adjudicate disputes within its realm of authority c. regulate interstate and international communications by wire, satellite and cable. d. All of the above

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Guidelines about how we should dress in order to be considered attractive are an example of:

a. factual information b. mediated information c. social information d. none of the above

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All of the following are symptoms of public speaking apprehension EXCEPT ___________________.

a. thinking “I’m going to make a fool of myself” b. sweating c. feeling worried d. breathing deeply

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