The Alien and Sedition Act of 1798:
a) improved on the existing common law in that proof of the truth of the libel could be used as a legitimate defense in sedition cases; b) was an attempt to stifle the Anti-Federalist press; c) made any false, scandalous, and malicious writing against the government, Congress, and the president crimes punishable by fine and imprisonment; d) was clearly a violation of the First Amendment but President Adams insisted it was a war measure; e) all of the above
e
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a. Watch your favorite television channels consistently. b. Expose yourself to a range of media sources. c. Stay away from biased media sources. d. Only use independent media.
Kit is giving a speech on animal rights and hopes to change
the attitudes, beliefs, values, and actions of her audience on this issue. The general purpose of Kit's speech is to a. accentuate. b. celebrate. c. shock. d. persuade.