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newyorker26

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Free speech protections are needed for views held by a ____ of the population.
 
 

a. majority
  b. minority
  c. both of the above
  d. none of the above



Question 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has consistently held that obscene speech is harmless and, therefore, it is protected by the Bill of Rights.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The Court has consistently held that obscene speech is not protected by the Bill of Rights, as it is not the kind of free speech the Founding Fathers had in mind.




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