When Clarence Brandenburg was convicted for advocating violence against blacks and Jews, the Supreme Court overturned his conviction by arguing that government can only restrict speech when it

A) presents a clear and present danger.
B) incites an "imminent" lawless action.
C) is against the ruling political party.
D) is against the president.
E) is against law enforcement officers.


B

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A. civic associations
B. taxpayer groups
C. growth-management groups
D. business interests

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