The Idea That Free Speech and Expression Is a Means

question 28

Multiple Choice

The idea that free speech and expression is a means of achieving individual rights is an example of which theory justifying the high level of protection given to free expression?

• A) the "marketplace of ideas"
• B) self-governance
• C) a "safety valve"
• D) self-fulfillment
• E) "clear and present danger"

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Definitions:

Negative Relationship

A type of correlation where an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in another variable.

No Relationship

Outcome of research in which two variables are not related; changes in the first variable are not associated with changes in the second variable.

Negative Linear Relationship

A direct relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable leads to a decrease in another.

Positive Linear Relationship

A relationship between two variables where an increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other variable, depicted as a straight line.