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Read the scenario.

A person writes a social media post urging fellow protesters to loot stores and destroy property as they march through a town.

Which statement is true about this type of speech?

It is protected by the First Amendment because all speech by individuals is protected.
It is protected by the First Amendment because all social media posts are protected.
It is not protected by the First Amendment because social media posts are not covered.
It is not protected by the First Amendment because it provokes people to commit crimes.

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D. It is not protected by the First Amendment because it provokes people to commit crimes.

Explanation: We have freedom of speech such as peaceful protesting… trespassing and damaging property owned by someone else besides yourself is a crime
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D: It is not protected by the First Amendment because it provokes people to commit crimes.

You have the right to freedom of assembly, as said, but not if it provokes violence or crime commitment.

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