Card 124 / 151: How did the Zenger case set a precedent for freedom of the press?
A)
The jury found Zenger innocent of committing libel against the British military.
B)
The jury ruled that distributing political pamphlets did not constitute an effort to incite riots.
C)
The jury ruled that Zenger could not monopolize the media by purchasing competing newspapers.
D)
The jury freed Zenger from government censorship.
Answer:
A) The jury found Zenger innocent of committing libel against the British military.
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Introduction to American Politics MCQ POLSC231
Author:
Nicole Bartels
The Saylor Foundation
USA
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