The Alien and Sedition Act of 1798:

a) improved on the existing common law in that proof of the truth of the libel could be used as a legitimate defense in sedition cases; b) was an attempt to stifle the Anti-Federalist press; c) made any false, scandalous, and malicious writing against the government, Congress, and the president crimes punishable by fine and imprisonment; d) was clearly a violation of the First Amendment but President Adams insisted it was a war measure; e) all of the above


e

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a. prejudices b. stereotypes c. gender roles d. biases

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The communication practice of only telling a patient what he or she wants to hear is known as ________.

A. benevolent deception B. strict paternalism C. unmitigated honesty D. contractual honesty

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