When a government employee speaks out about his agency, but not ...

[809779]

When a government employee speaks out about his agency, but not as part of his or her duties, the expression:
 
  a. is not protected by the First Amendment
  b. is not protected by the First Amendment unless the employee is a recognized expert in the subject
 c. is protected by the First Amendment in all circumstances
  d. is protected by the First Amendment if the speech rises to the level of a public concern

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the applicability of the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause to work-related speech of government employees?
 
  a. The First Amendment is fully applicable to work-related speech.
  b. The First Amendment does not apply to work-related speech.
  c. The First Amendment does not apply to work-related speech if the government can show a compelling interest for its nonprotection.
 d. The First Amendment protects only work-related speech and not other speech of
  government employees.

[mcabuhat]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

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[ashely1112]

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