The finding in New York Times Co v. Sullivan gives the press the freedom

a. from being censored by the U.S. government for printing information that may pose a threat to national security.
b. from being censored prior to printing an article

c. to report facts without being sued, but does not give newspapers the right to print false statements with malicious intent.
d. to report unsubstantiated information, if done without malice.


c

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The chairpersons of congressional committees are _________

A) chosen in a nationwide election B) elected by the full membership of congress C) members of the majority party who are appointed by the majority party leadership D) evenly divided between majority and minority party members E) appointed based solely on seniority regardless of party affiliation

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The federal income tax is

a. a retrograde tax. b. an excise tax. c. a progressive tax. d. a regressive tax.

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If age and gender together help to explain attitudes regarding welfare policy it indicates that a(n) __________________ is present.

a. Interactive relationship b. Zero-order relationship c. Spurious relationship d. Additive relationship

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A senator can attempt to delay or impede a bill's passage by speaking on the floor as long as physically possible, which is called

A) filibustering. B) gerrymandering. C) invoking cloture. D) senatorial privilege.

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