Question

Which of the following statements describe an infringement on the freedom of speech? Select all that apply.

Chinese authorities interpret "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" to justify arresting those using the Internet to criticize the Communist government.

The Supreme Court is to review threats made on Facebook.

Anyone has the right to freely express his or her thoughts in speech, writing, or any other form of communication.

Under new rules, Egyptian journalists cannot use the terms "Islamists, Islamic groups, jihadists, sheikhs, emirs, ulamas, ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State, fundamentalists, puritans and literalists."

Teachers in Seattle say they have walked off the job largely because they can't afford to live in the same city as the children they teach.

Answer 1

Chinese authorities interpret "picking quarrels and provoking trouble" to justify arresting those using the Internet to criticize the Communist government.
Under new rules, Egyptian journalists cannot use the terms "Islamists, Islamic groups, jihadists, sheikhs, emirs, ulamas, ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State, fundamentalists, puritans and literalists.

Answer 2

The correct answers are B) The Supreme Court is to review threats made on F*ceb*ok. D) Teachers in Seattle say they have walked off the job largely because they can't afford to live in the same city as the children they teach.

The statements that describe an infringement on the freedom of speech are the following: "The Supreme Court is to review threats made on F*cebo*k" and "Teachers in Seattle say they have walked off the job largely because they can't afford to live in the same city as the children they teach.

Freedom of speech is one of the most important rights in the United States. However, according to the Supreme Court, there are exceptions when that freedom generates dangers and risks to the US society. Some examples of freedom of speech that the Supreme Court considers dangerous or less protected or even restricted are the following categories: threats, intimidation, obscenity, statements that promote a fight, illegal conduct, statements that represent a violation of intellectual or property rights, among others.