#1
Which of the following best describes defamation?
A statement that harms the reputation of an individual or entity
A statement that promotes a person's reputation
A statement that enhances a company's image
A statement that has no effect on reputation
#2
Which of the following is a defense against a defamation claim?
Truth
Opinion
Privilege
All of the above
#3
Which of the following is NOT a type of defamation?
Slander
Libel
Trespass
Disparagement
#4
What is the term for a defense that protects statements made in the interest of public safety or welfare?
Absolute privilege
Fair comment
Qualified privilege
Public interest defense
#5
What is the difference between defamation and slander?
Defamation is a spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation, while slander is a written false statement.
Defamation is a spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation, while slander is a false statement that damages a person's property.
Defamation is a written false statement that damages a person's reputation, while slander is a spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation.
Defamation is a written false statement that damages a person's property, while slander is a spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a statement to be considered defamatory?
The statement must be false
The statement must be published to a third party
The statement must be made in a public setting
The statement must be made with malicious intent
#7
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Libel refers to spoken defamation, while slander refers to written defamation
Libel refers to written defamation, while slander refers to spoken defamation
Both terms refer to the same concept
Libel involves defamation of public figures, while slander involves defamation of private individuals
#8
What is the difference between defamation per se and defamation per quod?
Defamation per se involves intentional falsehoods, while defamation per quod involves unintentional falsehoods
Defamation per se involves statements that are inherently defamatory, while defamation per quod involves statements that require additional context to be defamatory
Both terms refer to the same concept
Defamation per se involves defamation of private individuals, while defamation per quod involves defamation of public figures
#9
Which of the following is NOT an example of qualified privilege?
Statements made during a legislative session
Statements made during a court proceeding
Statements made by a journalist in a news article
Statements made by an employee to their employer regarding workplace matters
#10
What is the statute of limitations for filing a defamation lawsuit in most jurisdictions?
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
#11
Which of the following is true regarding defamation law in the United States?
The First Amendment protects individuals from all forms of defamation claims
Defamation law varies significantly from state to state
Only public figures can bring defamation lawsuits
Defamation law does not apply to statements made online
#12
In the United States, which standard must a public figure meet to prove defamation?
Negligence
Strict liability
Actual malice
Innocent dissemination
#13
What is the 'retraction statute' in defamation law?
A statute that allows plaintiffs to retract defamatory statements before a lawsuit is filed
A statute that requires defendants to retract defamatory statements within a certain timeframe after being notified
A statute that prohibits the retraction of defamatory statements once published
A statute that limits the damages awarded if a defendant retracts a defamatory statement
#14
What is the single publication rule in defamation law?
A rule that limits the number of defamation claims a plaintiff can file in a single lawsuit
A rule that extends the statute of limitations for defamation claims to cover all publications of the defamatory statement
A rule that prohibits plaintiffs from suing multiple defendants for the same defamatory statement
A rule that treats each publication of the same defamatory statement as a separate cause of action
#15
What is the defense of fair comment and criticism in defamation law?
A defense that allows defendants to argue that their statement was a fair assessment of the plaintiff's character or actions
A defense that allows defendants to criticize the plaintiff's behavior without fear of defamation liability
A defense that applies only to statements made by journalists or media organizations
A defense that applies only to statements made in the context of political discourse
#16
What is the term for a defense that shields publishers and distributors of defamatory material from liability if they were not aware of its defamatory nature?
Fair comment
Absolute privilege
Innocent dissemination
Qualified privilege
#17
Which of the following is a common requirement for proving defamation per se?
Proof of financial loss
Proof of harm to reputation
Proof of publication to a third party
Proof of a defamatory statement regarding a specific category of harm