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How did mass production of goods lead to development of commercial speech law? correct answers It brought on more sophisticated advertising, truth became more important, people had to trust goods that were shipped. Why does SCOTUS concern itself with advertising that is "purely commercial"? cor...

how did mass production of goods lead to development of commercial speech? correct answers it brought on more sophisticated advertising; the truth in advertising became more important because goods were being shipped and customers had to trust in them. why does SCOTUS concern itself with advertis...

Is most libel litigation civil or criminal? correct answers It is mostly civil, as most people are merely seeking money. Distinction between libel and slander. correct answers Libel is generally written, while slander is spoken. Libel is taken more seriously with larger damage awards, since it is...

Differences between trial and appellate courts - their roles. correct answers Trial courts are fact-finding courts, they have original jurisdiction and use juries. Appellate courts decide questions of law arising from trial courts and do not use juries. What federal appellate court sits in Richmo...

Valentine s. Christensen (1942) correct answers SCOTUS first placed advertising OUTSIDE First Amendment protection said flyers were "purely commercial" purely commercial correct answers Not protected so that means it can be regulated NYT v. Sulivan correct answers political criticism of publ...

How did mass production of goods lead to development of commercial speech law? correct answers Mass production of goods brought on more sophisticated advertising. Trust in advertising became more important because goods were shipped and customers needed to know where they came from. Regulatory...

Is most libel litigation civil or criminal? correct answers mostly civil cases, want damages for insulting someone's character Libel correct answers written; lasts much longer, can go back and read it - bigger damage rewards Slander correct answers spoken; it disappears, but now it can be wat...

Trial Courts correct answers fact finding, original jurisdiction, ONLY courts to use juries Appellate Court correct answers (appeals court), decided questions of law arising from trial court-can reverse or overturn the lower court for a new trial What federal appellate court sits in Richmond? ...

How did the mass production of goods lead to development of commercial speech law? correct answers It brought on more sophisticated advertising and truth became more important since people had to trust goods that were being shipped. Why does SCOTUS concern itself with advertising that is "purely...

*The Rule of Law* Trial Courts correct answers - Fact Finding Court - Original Jurisdiction - Courts that use juries - U.S. District Court: at least one in each state; 2 in VA (Eastern & Western) - General District and Circuit Courts hear civil and criminal cases - Judges often elected, b...

How did mass production of goods lead to development of commercial speech law correct answers Mass production of goods brought on more sophisticated advertising. Truth in advertising became more important because goods were shipped, and customers had to trust in them. Regulatory organization...