The ________ is a one-sentence statement that sums up or encapsulates the major ideas of a speech.

To go from "animal" to "dog" to "poodle" is to go up in terms of abstraction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

In 1964, the Supreme Court ruled that before a public official can recover damages for slander, he or she must

A) prove that the slanderous statement was made with actual malice. B) agree to a lie detector test that proves his or her intentions are honest. C) prove that the slander presents a clear and present danger. D) sign a contract waiving his or her right to free speech.