Public Use of Vulgar, Profane, or Indecent Language or Signs

question 46

Multiple Choice

Public use of vulgar, profane, or indecent language or signs: ​

• A)is generally protected speech.
• B)is never protected by the First Amendment.
• C)violates the First Amendment only if it is offensive to the general public.
• D)is automatically considered a breach of the peace.

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Definitions:

Neuroendocrine Cells

Neurons that produce neurohormones.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced by neuroendocrine cells; transported down axons and released into interstitial fluid; common in invertebrates; in vertebrates, the hypothalamus produces neurohormones.

Interstitial Fluid

A fluid that fills the spaces between cells in tissues, providing nutrients and removing waste from cells.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of body temperature, hunger, moods, and sleep.