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:

Laws are enforceable rules with legal consequences, while ethics are moral principles guiding professional conduct.

1. "Journalists must claim their right to freedom of speech" relates to legal rights, not ethics.
2. "Journalists must double-check all sources used in an article" is a moral/ethical standard for accuracy and integrity, not a legal mandate.
3. "Journalists cannot knowingly make false statements about people" is a law (defamation laws prohibit this).
4. "Journalists must research and report the news without bias" is an ethical principle for impartial, fair reporting, not a legal requirement.
5. "Journalists cannot write an article in order to incite violence" is a law (incitement to violence is illegal).

Answer:

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