Why Did the Supreme Court Rule the Communications Decency Act

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why did the Supreme Court rule the Communications Decency Act unconstitutional?

• A) Because it attempted to impose prior restraint on newspapers.
• B) Because it violated the First Amendment's right to freedom of assembly.
• C) Because it granted too much authority to the executive branch and,therefore,violated the separation of powers.
• D) Because it attempted to protect children by suppressing speech that adults have a constitutional right to receive.
• E) Because it imposed penalties that were too severe for certain forms of hate speech.

Recognize the significance of witness credibility and factors affecting it in legal proceedings.

Grasp the importance of immediate and accurate documentation following witness interviews.

Understand the specific objectives of initial, subsequent, and informational client interviews.

Learn about the preparatory actions necessary before commencing a legal investigation.

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