Question

The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of the press. Why would the Supreme Court allow the government to limit this freedom?

A.) the Supreme Court has not allowed government limits on this freedom

B.) the government may censor the press in the interest of national and military security

C.) the government may engage in prior restraint (censorship) of derogatory statements about public officials

D.) the government may prevent individuals from engaging in "symbolic" speech

Tell me why you answer is right.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The elastic clause allows for the government to make small adjustments and "bend" the rules when they feel necessary. Just like the Alien & Sedition Acts were unconstitutional, the government felt it necessary to enforce those laws in America's time of need.