Freedom of the Press Viewing Guide Answer Key
- What is the role of freedom of the press in a self-governing society? It informs the people, ensures they hear diverse views, and holds individuals and the government accountable for their actions.
- What is the definition of “the press”? Any technology used to communicate an individual’s opinions.
- What did the Sedition Act of 1791 outlaw? The publication of “false, scandalous, or malicious” writing that criticized Congress, the president, or the government.
- What did the Supreme Court rule in Near v. Minnesota? It overturned a Minnesota law that allowed the government to prevent the publication of materials by a newspaper that had previously published obscene, false, or scandalous content.
- What did the Supreme Court rule in New York Times v. United States? It ruled that the publication of the Pentagon Papers did not justify enough of a national security concern to allow the government to practice prior restraint.