The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press. The press is considered a form of speech, but it does have some limitations. One such example of speech or press that is restricted is in the case of libel, which is defined as
a. the crime of printing or disseminating false statements that harm someone.
b. the unethical action of making light of someone in the presence of others.
c. the crime of lying in a public document.
d. any behavior that offends or creates an uncomfortable relationship.
e. the crime of providing readers with false information.
ANS: A
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