A gag order:

a. allows a criminal court to place a gag on defendants to prevent them from disrupting a trial
b. is a prohibition against making false statements that damage someone's reputation
c. is a government prohibition on what the media can and cannot publish
d. prohibits testimony during a trial


Answer: c. is a government prohibition on what the media can and cannot publish

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Today, adults under 30 are markedly similar to senior citizens (persons age 65 and older) in their opinions on

A. social security. B. single-parenting. C. immigration. D. size of government. E. None of these are correct.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. Initiated a program of weaning the south off slavery b. Asked for each state to propose their own plan c. Used intimidation tactics, which backfired d. Initiated a policy of no slavery in any new territory e. Was waiting for Congress to intervene

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