US Courts May Find Legislation Unconstitutional Where the Government Discourages

question 5

Multiple Choice

U.S. courts may find legislation unconstitutional where the government discourages communication so that speakers voluntarily restrict their speech for fear of subsequent punishment despite the fact their message is lawful. The Supreme Court referred to this threat to free speech as __ .

• A) overbreadth
• B) prior restraint
• C) vagueness
• D) censorship
• E) chilling effect

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