Tina, speaking at a political rally for a candidate for Congress, stated that the current Representative was behind the times, was racist, and was crazy. Are her statements protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution?
a. Yes. Political speech receives an especially high degree of protection. Such speech may not be barred even when it is offensive or outrageous as long as it is not intended and likely to create imminent lawless action.
b. Yes. Political speech is protected no matter what the content because the Framers of the Constitution were primarily concerned with enabling democracy to function, and open political arguments are encouraged..
c. No. Speech that is offensive or outrageous cannot receive Constitutional protection.
d. No. The First Amendment does not protect political speech.
Ans: a. Yes. Political speech receives an especially high degree of protection. Such speech may not be barred even when it is offensive or outrageous as long as it is not intended and likely to create imminent lawless action.
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