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American Government A Semester Exam
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Based on the decision in New York Times v. United States, under what circumstances can prior restraint be suspended?(1 point)
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when sharing information related to public interest
when sharing information related to public interest

when sharing information about national security
when sharing information about national security

when the information shared is proven to be true
when the information shared is proven to be true

when the information shared is about a public official
when the information shared is about a public official

Answer 1

when sharing information about national security

Explanation: In New York Times v. United States (1971) the Court held there is a heavy presumption against prior restraint; it can be allowed only in extreme cases where publication would cause direct, immediate, and irreparable harm to the nation's security.