Imagine the following scenario:
1. A reporter writes a story that reveals Senator Carly Capitol has been engaging in illegal activity.
2. The reporter supports the story with quotes from anonymous sources.
3. The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources.
4. A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it.
Use the scenario to answer the question.
In which parts of the scenario is the reporter's right to free press being restricted?
(1 point)
1 and 3
2 and 4
O2 and 3
3 and 4
In the scenario, the reporter's right to free press is being restricted in parts 3 and 4. The editor of the newspaper demanding the reporter to name his sources is restricting the reporter's ability to protect their sources and exercise their right to confidential sources. Additionally, the government official refusing to let the newspaper publish the story is a form of censorship and further restricts the reporter's right to free press.
In this scenario, the reporter's right to free press is being restricted in parts 3 and 4. The editor of the newspaper demanding the reporter to name his sources restricts the reporter's right to protect the anonymity of the sources. Additionally, the government official reviewing the story and refusing to let the newspaper publish it also restricts the reporter's right to freely report on the Senator's alleged illegal activity.
In this scenario, the reporter's right to free press is being restricted in parts 3 and 4.
In part 3, the editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources. While journalists often protect the anonymity of their sources to encourage whistleblowing and ensure their safety, this demand from the editor can be seen as a restriction on the reporter's freedom to publish information without revealing their sources.
In part 4, a government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it. This is a clear example of censorship and a restriction on the reporter's right to freely express and disseminate information.
Therefore, the correct answer is "3 and 4" – the reporter's right to free press is being restricted in these parts of the scenario.