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Commercial speech: Group of answer choices

1. is not protected by the First Amendment.
2. is considered slander.
3. receives more protection under the First Amendment than regular speech.
4. is protected by the First Amendment

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Answer:

4. is protected by the First Amendment

Step-by-step explanation:

As per law, commercial speech is speech or writing on behalf of a business with the intent of earning revenue or a profit. It is economic in nature and usually attempts to persuade consumers to purchase the business's product or service

In the United States, commercial speech is "entitled to substantial First Amendment protection, albeit less than political, ideological, or artistic speech

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