The complete question is;
Shield laws protect journalists' right to refuse to testify against their sources while gathering information in their role as journalists. There is no shield law at the federal level.
Which of the following statements is best supported by the information on the map?
A-Some states are more interested in cooperating with the federal government than others are.
B-Some states prioritize freedom of the press over criminal prosecutions.
C-Some states receive more federal funding for shield law programs than other states do.
D-Some states adhere to the exclusionary rule of the First Amendment more than other states do.
Answer:
B). Some states prioritize freedom of the press over criminal prosecutions.
Explanation:
The second statement most adequately backs the information provided on the map that 'certain states give more importance and priority to the press' freedom than to the criminal proceedings.' <u>The description regarding the shield laws proffering the Journalists' with an authority to not reveal the sources they have used to gather specific information displays the significance of media's freedom but it also signals that sometimes this right overpowers the criminal proceedings by hiding the sources that may reveal the truth by providing important evidence or clue to identify the gulity</u>. Thus, <u>option B</u> is the correct answer.
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