If a court uses the incitement test when a mass medium is sued for causing physical harm,the plaintiff
A)has to prove only that s/he was harmed by the medium
B)almost always wins
C)usually wins if the damage is physical
D)rarely wins

Question

If a court uses the incitement test when a mass medium is sued for causing physical harm,the plaintiff 
A)has to prove only that s/he was harmed by the medium
B)almost always wins
C)usually wins if the damage is physical
D)rarely wins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The incitement test is a very high standard that requires the plaintiff to prove that the media intended and caused imminent lawless action. This is a difficult standard to meet, and therefore it is rare for the plaintiff to win in a case using the incitement test.

If a Court Uses the Incitement Test When a Mass