The First Amendment Right to Free Speech or Free Expression

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Multiple Choice

The First Amendment right to free speech or free expression is a revered and fundamental right in the American political system. Which of the following is NOT one of the often-cited justifications for protecting free speech?

• A) Most other societies allow free speech, so to disallow it in the United States would create undue tensions among citizens.
• B) Free speech creates a "marketplace of ideas."
• C) Self-governance is dependent upon free speech.
• D) Free speech can lead to self-fulfillment.
• E) Free speech is a "safety valve" that balances the need for order with reform.

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