To what does prior restraint refer?
A. Closed sessions of hearings by Congress
B. Methods used by the government to get terrorists to talk
C. Prohibition of judges from legislating from the bench
D. Restraining an activity, such as expression, before that activity has actually occurred
E. Ability of police to detain people when riots appear imminent
Answer: D
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c. The press must allow prior restraint on the basis of national security. d. The press has the freedom to report negative or unflattering information if it is true and published without malice.
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