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6 July, 02:35

In New York Times v. Sullivan, the Supreme Court ruled that statements about public figures are examples of libel only when they are made with malice and reckless disregard for the truth.

In which of the following ways does this ruling support a healthy democracy?

A. It promotes competition among a variety of media sources.

B. It allows people the freedom to criticize public officials.

C. If fosters cooperation between the media and the government.

D. It requires absolute certainty of all published information.

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  1. 6 July, 05:35
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    I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The ruling said in the statement above supports a healthy democracy would be that it allows people the freedom to criticize public officials. Hope this answers the questions. Have a nice day.
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