Mike Is the Local Political Agitator and Has Been on His

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mike is the local political agitator and has been on his soap box to denounce the local mayor of the city where he lives. He claims the mayor has stolen from the city treasury and calls on all citizens to march on city hall. During his speech, Mike burns in effigy a likeness of the mayor. Mike was arrested by city police and charged with inciting a riot and slander, as well as making threats against a public official.

• A)Mike disputes the charges one by one, claiming the burning of the mayor's likeness is protected ____ speech. ​
• B)unpatriotic
• C)slander
• D)symbolic
• E)hate

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