The Fighting Words Doctrine determined that

A) violent acts may be justified if provoking language is harsh enough.
B) censorship can be justified against insulting language that is likely to provoke violence.
C) libel does not apply where a history of "fighting words" can be proven between the two parties.
D) language, no matter how violent, is still protected by the First Amendment.


Answer: B

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