To Determine Whether a Public Employee Receives First Amendment Protection

question 15

Multiple Choice

To determine whether a public employee receives First Amendment protection from speech (and therefore cannot be fired for it) , the Supreme Court has stated that all of the following are important except:

• A) The employer must have a justification for treating the employee differently than it would treat a member of the general public.
• B) The speech cannot be about political topics.
• C) The speech must be about something of great public concern.
• D) The speech cannot be made as part of the employment (such as an internal memorandum).

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Definitions:

Body Language

Non-verbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, and other body movements.

Panel Interview

A job interview format where a candidate is questioned by a group of people, typically consisting of several company employees or experts, to assess the candidate's suitability for a position.

Time Extension

An additional period of time given to complete a task or meet an obligation beyond the original deadline.

Opening Statement

The initial remarks in a document or speech that introduce the main theme or purpose.