In 1964, the Supreme Court ruled that before a public official can recoverdamages for slander, he or she must prove that
a. the speech presented "a clear and present danger."
b. the slanderous statement was madewith "actual malice."
c. the speaker's intention was minority discrimination.
d. his or her actions did not in some way inspire the slander.
b
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