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What is the Social Harm Criteria? - correct answer-if the freedom of
speech has so much social harm, government can regulate it
What are the 12 exceptions to the First Amendment? - correct answer-
slander/libel
violation of national security
violate people's privacy
contempt of court
copyright
false advertising
political statements
clear and present dangers
compelled speech
speech codes
threats/harassments
,schools
How is slander an exception to the First Amendment? - correct answer-
deals with falsely defaming someone's character
- lying maliciously about someone else
slander: verbal
libel: written
How is violation of national security an exception to the First
Amendment? - correct answer-if what you say undermines and
endangers the country, then the government can intervene
- government has the right to keep certain information secret
- however, the court does realize that the government can overuse it
How is violation of people's privacy an exception to the First
Amendment? - correct answer-people don't have the right to use your
picture in a commercial without your consent
,How is contempt of court an exception to the First Amendment? -
correct answer-you don't have that right to say anything you want
anytime
How is copyright an exception to the First Amendment? - correct
answer-you can't use someone else's work and use it as your own
- protects books, music, etc.
exceptions:
- Fair Use:
--> use snippets specifically for artistic and educational purposes
How is False Advertising an exception to the First Amendment? - correct
answer-you don't have the right to lie about what your product can or
cannot do
How are Political Statements an exception to the First Amendment? -
correct answer-if you advocate very specific action to overthrow an
official, the government can stop that
, ex: saying you want to overthrow a certain official and then you set a
time and set what to bring (i.e. bazooka)
How is Clear and Present Danger an exception to the First Amendment?
- correct answer-speech can be restricted if it's likely directly insight
lawless action
- you cannot interfere with the administration of justice
ex: if what you say is going to lead to a murder, lynching, burning of a
church, etc.
How is Compelled Speech an exception to the First Amendment? -
correct answer-judge can force you to say something in the court of law
ex: if the judge believes that you have something that you're hiding,
they can compel you to say something