When are first amendment rights not guaranteed?

A When journalist act in a controversial manner
B When journalist tell people the truth
C When journalist publish negative information about other
D When journalist threaten national security****

The law is sometimes designed to protect journalist.
True****
False

Which choice is NOT an example of journalist acting ethically ?
A The journalist leaves out the name of the victim in a bullying case
B The journalist is paid to write a positive story about a business.****
C The journalist takes facts the cannot be confirmed out of an article
D The journalist refuses to go out to dinner with a source for a story

To determine the correct answer to the question, "When are first amendment rights not guaranteed?" we will evaluate each option:

A - When journalists act in a controversial manner: This option is incorrect because the First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech, even if it is controversial.

B - When journalists tell people the truth: This option is incorrect because the First Amendment protects freedom of the press, which includes reporting the truth.

C - When journalists publish negative information about others: This option is incorrect because the First Amendment protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press, allowing journalists to publish negative information about others as long as it is true and not defamatory.

D - When journalists threaten national security: This option is correct. While the First Amendment generally protects freedom of speech and freedom of the press, there are limits when it comes to national security. If a journalist's actions or reporting pose a direct threat to national security, it may not be protected under the First Amendment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D: When journalists threaten national security.

Regarding the statement "The law is sometimes designed to protect journalists," to find the answer:

True: This statement is correct. Various laws, such as shield laws, are designed to protect journalists from having to disclose their sources or other confidential information in certain situations.

False: This statement is incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is True.

Finally, to determine which choice is NOT an example of a journalist acting ethically:

A - The journalist leaves out the name of the victim in a bullying case: This is an example of acting ethically because it protects the privacy and well-being of the victim.

B - The journalist is paid to write a positive story about a business: This is the correct answer. Accepting payment to write a positive story without disclosing it compromises the journalist's objectivity and violates ethical standards.

C - The journalist takes facts that cannot be confirmed out of an article: This is an example of acting ethically because journalists should only report information that is confirmed and accurate.

D - The journalist refuses to go out to dinner with a source for a story: This is an example of acting ethically because it maintains professional boundaries and avoids potential conflicts of interest.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B: The journalist is paid to write a positive story about a business.

Journalist = 1 person

Journalists = 2 or more
Please learn the difference and write correctly.

1 and 3 are correct.
2 needs clarification. Only one journalist?