What are the positives and negatives of the so-called shield laws that grant reporters exemptions from having to testify in legal matters?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain the positive aspects of shield laws including that they allow reporters to protect the identity of their sources, which makes it more likely that a reporter would be able to source a story and would also prevent a reporter from having to serve time in jail to protect a source.
2, Explain a negative aspect of shield laws, such as that it may give legal cover to individuals who compromised an aspect of national security or broke a federal law, by allowing a reporter to avoid naming them in a legal case.
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a. about three-quarters of the cases b. well over 85% of the cases c. fewer than half of the cases d. about one-quarter of the cases
Most generations simply mimic their parents' views
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
About 5 percent of all bills and joint resolutions introduced in Congress become public law
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following are considered the highest form of law?
A. judicial decisions B. administrative and regulatory laws C. constitutions D. executive orders E. statutes