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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 1 and 3 2 and 4 2 and 4 2 and 3 2 and 3 3 and 4 3 and 4 Skip to navigation

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In the given scenario, the reporter's right to free press is being restricted in two parts:

  1. The editor demanding the reporter name his sources (this can compromise journalistic integrity and the protection of whistleblowers).
  2. The government official reviewing the story and refusing to let the newspaper publish it (this is a direct restriction on the publication of news that may be in the public interest).

Therefore, the correct response is 2 and 4.