USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The idea that newspapers have a right to criticize the government is known as freedom of-
A
the press
B
the economy
C
speech
D
assembly
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Freedom of speech and expression under Article19(1)(a) of the press also covers the right to criticize the government as well as the right to hold unpopular or unconventional views. The law commonly used to curtail such criticism is known as the sedition law under Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Detailed explanation-2: -freedom of the press. : the right to publish and disseminate information, thoughts, and opinions without restraint or censorship as guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Freedom of the media is the fundamental right of various forms of media-including print, radio, television, and online media-to operate freely in society without government control, restriction, or censorship.

Detailed explanation-4: -Freedom of the press allows, for example, newspapers to check facts shared by politicians, magazines to review products, and online sports websites to analyze player contracts and salaries.

Detailed explanation-5: -In India, freedom of press is implied from the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. Article 19(1)(a) says that all citizens shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression.

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