Which of the following statements is true of the preferred-position doctrine?
A. It states that freedom of speech can be restricted only when it is directed against lawful authority.
B. It holds that speech can be restricted if it is likely to interfere with government interests.
C. It is aimed at checking the involvement of the government in religious matters.
D. It holds that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others based on their own preferred religious positions.
E. It states that certain freedoms are so essential to a democracy that they hold a preferred position.
Answer: E
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