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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