The Supreme Court Formulated a Four-Part Test in Central Hudson

question 24

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court formulated a four-part test in Central Hudson to determine if commercial speech is constitutionally protected. Which of the following is NOT one of the four factors?

• A) Is the asserted governmental interest in the regulation substantial?
• B) Is the regulation no more extensive than necessary to serve the government's interest?
• C) Does the regulation directly advance the government's interest?
• D) Does the speech encompass rights beyond simply the commercial interests of the speaker?
• E) All of the above are factors in the Central Hudson test.

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