The Constitution Does Not Always Protect Free-Speech Rights for What

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Constitution does not always protect free-speech rights for what public employees say on the job. Which of the following is true?

• A) When a citizen enters government service, the citizen need not accept certain limitations on his or her freedom.
• B) Public employees may speak out on matters of public concern and have First Amendment protection but not when they speak out in the course of their official duties.
• C) As public employees speak out and receive First Amendment protection, there is an acceptable chilling of the speech of all potential whistleblowers.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Credit Column

A column in accounting records or financial statements used to record amounts that reduce balances in asset or expense accounts, or increase balances in liability, equity, or revenue accounts.

Financial Statement

A written record that conveys the financial activities and conditions of a business or individual.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that increases its value, reflecting the conventional balance based on accounting rules.

Financial Statements

Documents that give an overview of a business's financial condition in both short and long term, including but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows.