Today, an extraordinary burden of proof of imminent harm is needed before the courts will shut down a newspaper before a story is printed. This is known as

A) libel.
B) prior restraint.
C) private censorship.
D) private restraint.
E) slander.


B

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If you see yourself as serving as a trustee, which of the following would you most likely do before a critical vote in Congress?

a. act independently and trust your ownjudgment on how best to serve the public interest b. follow a strict interpretation of the Constitution in deciding your vote c. consult the proper congressional committees in deciding how to vote on an issue d. poll your constituents to find out what they think of the issue so you can vote as they desire

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"Democratic states are unlikely to go to war with each other." This statement constitutes an example of a(n) __________ level of analysis of war.

A. domestic B. rational C. individual D. systemic

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The two historical precursors to the United Nations were ______.

a. the European Coal and Steel Community and the World Bank b. the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers c. the European Economic Commission and the World Court d. the Concert of Europe and the League of Nations

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Social Security and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families are a form of program called ______, since people who meet eligibility criteria can receive benefits.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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