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L 4.1.4 Quiz: First Amendment Freedoms

Question 7 of 10
Which of these actions may be prohibited by a court, despite the First
Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press?
OA. Publishing articles that encourage or are likely to lead to violence
OB. Publishing criticism of prominent actors and musicians
OC. Publishing ideas that government officials disagree with
OD. Publishing stories that are meant only to entertain, not to inform

Answer 1

The First Amendment does not protect speech that incites violence or poses a threat to public safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option A, publishing articles that encourage or are likely to lead to violence.

While the First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, it does not protect speech that incites violence or poses a threat to public safety. This is known as the 'clear and present danger' exception to freedom of speech. Courts can prohibit the publication of articles that encourage or are likely to lead to violence because it poses a direct harm to individuals.

For example, if a newspaper publishes an article promoting a riot or providing instructions on how to harm others, it may be prohibited by a court even though it falls under freedom of the press.

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