Imagine the following scenario:

Question

A reporter writes a story that reveals Senator Carly Capitol has been engaging in illegal activity.

The reporter supports the story with quotes from anonymous sources.

The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources.

A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it.
Question
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)
Responses

1 and 3

2 and 4

2 and 3

3 and 4

Answer 1

In the scenario, the reporter’s right to free press is restricted in parts 2 and 3.

• Part 2: The editor of the newspaper demands the reporter name his sources. This is a restriction because it compromises the reporter's ability to protect the confidentiality of anonymous sources, which is often considered a critical aspect of investigative journalism and free press.

• Part 3: A government official reviews the story and refuses to let the newspaper publish it. This represents a direct restriction on the publication of the reporter's work, influencing the ability to disseminate information to the public.

So the correct answer is 2 and 3.