Why Is Commercial Speech Not Entitled to Full First Amendment

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why is commercial speech not entitled to full First Amendment protection?

• A)Regulating commercial speech protects gullible consumers from rampant overspending.
• B)Commercial entities have a history of making reliable advertising claims, and the Supreme Court wanted that to continue.
• C)Commercial speech is not political speech, so it can be regulated more heavily.
• D)Commercial speech always targets minors, who need greater protection.
• E)It is difficult to determine who actually speaks for a commercial entity.

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Definitions:

Supremacy Clause

The provision in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution that provides that the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the United States are “the supreme Law of the Land.” Under this clause, state and local laws that directly conflict with federal law will be rendered invalid.

Medical Devices

Medical Devices are items or instruments used in the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment, or alleviation of disease or injury in healthcare practices.

Threating Messages

Written or verbal communications intended to frighten or coerce someone by promising harm or punishment.

First Amendment

The amendment to the United States Constitution that guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.