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asan beg · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

What is hate speech? What efforts have been made to prevent it? What have the courts said about whether it can be restricted?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A knowingly false article accusing Barack Obama of being a drug addict in order to defame his character is an example of __________.

Fill in the blank with the correct words.

Kjones0604 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define hate speech.
2. Discuss laws that attempt to restrict hate speech.
3. Discuss prohibitions against hate speech on college campuses.
4. Explain recent cases that grapple with hate speech.
5. Note that hate speech is constitutionally protected and cannot be prohibited.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: libel