imagine the following scenario: 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
1 answer
The reporter's right to free press is being restricted in parts 3 and 4 of the scenario. In part 3, the editor of the newspaper demands the reporter to name his sources, which can inhibit the ability to protect sources and be detrimental to investigative journalism. In part 4, the government official refuses to let the newspaper publish the story, which violates the principle of freedom of the press. Therefore, the correct response is 3 and 4.
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