Question

The New York Times v. Sullivan case dealt with libel law as applied to persons who were: a) public figures. b) famous. c) public officials. d) candidates for office. e) people who were accidentally famous.

Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is c) public officials

Explanation:

New York Times Co. v. Sullivan (1964) was an important decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled that the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution's protection of the freedom of speech limits the ability of American public officials to sue and recover damages for defamation.