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Why are some forms of speech not protected by the First Amendment?

because they support different religious views

because they could cause harm to others

because they criticize the government

because they are expressed in writing

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Answer:

because they could cause physical harm to others

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Answer:

because they could cause harm to others

Step-by-step explanation:

The "First Amendment" gives people the right to freedom of: religion, expression, press and assembly. However, the government has the right to censor one's speech if it could cause harm to others. Such speech falls under "unprotected category." This category includes the following: Defamation, Perjury, Blackmail, Plagiarism, True Threats, Child P.ornography, Obscenity, Solicitations to Commit Crime, Fighting Words, Incitement of Imminent Lawless Action. These forms of speeches are meant to harm other people, thus, they are not protected by the First Amendment.

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