In New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), what standard must public officials generally meet to win a libel...

1. In New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), what standard must public officials generally meet to win a libel lawsuit involving statements about their official conduct?
- They must prove that the publisher failed to verify every detail of the report.
- They must prove that the statement caused embarrassment or damaged their reputation.
- They must prove that the publisher knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard for whether it was true.
- They must prove that the publisher intentionally criticized the government.
2. What is the "chilling effect" in the context of freedom of the press?
- The legal requirement that journalists remove inaccurate statements from published articles.
- The public's declining interest in political news because of negative reporting.
- The government's ability to prevent newspapers from publishing military information during wartime.
- The tendency of individuals or news organizations to avoid speaking or publishing because they fear legal consequences or punishment.