Inciting a Crowd to Violence Is Not Protected Speech Because

question 107

Multiple Choice

Inciting a crowd to violence is not protected speech because it can lead to which of the following?

• A) Imminent lawless action
• B) Prior restraint
• C) Extra spending by police forces on crowd control
• D) Obscenity
• E) Evil

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Definitions:

First Amendment

An addition to the United States Constitution that prohibits the government from interfering with freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and the press.

Incite

To encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior.

Substantial Government Interest

A significant justification employed by the government to enforce regulations, usually in areas impacting health, safety, and welfare.

Advertising

The activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.