Define libel, and explain why it has become increasingly difficult for public officials to win libel suits
Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Define libel as a type of unprotected speech.
2. Explain that, as a result of New York Times v. Sullivan, it has become increasingly difficult for public officials to win libel suits. Note in particular, that plaintiffs must show that false statements were made with actual malice.
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A. all federal agencies run by committees conduct their business regularly in public session. B. all federal agencies terminate after five years unless Congress grants the agency an extension. C. all federal agencies hold at least half of their public meeting outside of Washington, DC. D. at least 40 percent of upper-level positions within an agency be filled by females or ethnic minorities. E. all federal agency meetings on personnel problems or court proceedings be held in public session.
What is the status of initiative and referendum in Texas?
A) Both were adopted in Texas during the Progressive era and are still in effect, giving Texans a direct voice in government. B) The initiative process was never adopted in Texas, but the referendum process was adopted following the 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention. C) Texas has neither the initiative nor referendum process. D) The referendum process was never adopted in Texas, but the initiative process was adopted following the 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention. E) Initiative and referendum were proposed in the 1875 Constitutional Convention and adopted in the 1876 Texas Constitution.
With respect to changes in the structure of the UN Security Council, __________.
A. Japan and Australia would like to be permanent members because they contribute a great deal of money to the UN and have a stake in a stable security climate B. Brazil developed a plan that would give permanent seats with veto power to at least six additional countries C. any expansion of permanent seats might include India, with 20 percent of the world's population, and Indonesia, a predominantly Islamic country D. Britain and Turkey would be reluctant to give up their individual seats for one "European" seat
President Obama's approach to securing peace between Israel and its neighbors is an illustration of __________
a. the power of deterrence b. the power of economic sanctions c. hard power d. soft power