The Communications Decency Act Was Struck Down by the Supreme

question 46

Multiple Choice

The Communications Decency Act was struck down by the Supreme Court because it violated the

• A) First Amendment's right to freedom of speech.
• B) FCC's equal time rule.
• C) FCC's right of rebuttal.
• D) Fourteenth Amendment's due process clause.

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Definitions:

Waxy Cell Wall

A waxy cell wall is characteristic of plant cells and some microorganisms, providing a protective, waterproof layer.

Mycoplasma

A genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall, making them resistant to many common antibiotics and causing various diseases in humans and animals.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer that makes up the cell walls of most bacteria, consisting of sugars and amino acids, and provides structural strength to the bacterial cell wall.

Cell Walls

Rigid or semi-rigid structures surrounding the cell membrane of plants, fungi, and some bacteria, providing shape, support, and protection.