In 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Snyder v. Phelps that the speech of the members of the Westboro Baptist Church was

A. not protected by the First Amendment because it constituted hate speech.
B. protected by the First Amendment.
C. not protected by the First Amendment because it constituted obscenity.
D. not protected by the First Amendment because it constituted fighting words.


Answer: B

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A.) the technology solely. B.) the content of messages. C.) the technological tools. D.) the users of technology. E.) the systems of expression.

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During an interview, Jelena tells Nolan, the interviewer, that she would prefer working the night shift. Nolan then asks Jelena, "So are you saying that you'd rather work from 9 p.m to 6 a.m than from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m"

Why did Nolan ask such a question to Jelena? a. For verification b. For clarification c. For obtaining additional information d. For paraphrasing message emotions

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The principles of conduct that specify the manner in which people should behave are called

a) ethics. b) values. c) self-interests. d) integrities.

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It is necessary to understand how the parts of the system function together in an independent fashion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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