Question

which statements are examples of ethics rather than laws? select two options.
□ journalists must claim their right to freedom of speech.
□ journalists must double - check all sources used in an article.
□ journalists cannot knowingly make false statements about people.
□ journalists must research and report the news without bias.
□ journalists cannot write an article in order to incite violence.

Explanation:

• Ethics vs. Laws: Laws are legally enforceable rules, while ethics are moral principles guiding conduct.
• Option 1: "Journalists must claim their right to freedom of speech" relates to legal rights (freedom of speech is a legal right in many regions), so it is a law - related statement.
• Option 2: "Journalists must double - check all sources used in an article" is a moral principle of accuracy in journalism, an ethical standard (not a legally mandated rule in the same way).
• Option 3: "Journalists cannot knowingly make false statements about people" is often a legal requirement (defamation laws), so it is law - related.
• Option 4: "Journalists must research and report the news without bias" is an ethical principle of objectivity in journalism (not a legal mandate in the same direct sense).
• Option 5: "Journalists cannot write an article in order to incite violence" is a legal restriction (inciting violence is illegal in many places), so it is law - related.

Answer:

B. Journalists must double - check all sources used in an article
D. Journalists must research and report the news without bias