Even though citizens have specific rights which the government may not take away, these rights may have certain limits. Which of these might be an example of these limits?

Question

Responses
A Printing an ad that falsely accuses the mayor of being "a crook."Printing an ad that falsely accuses the mayor of being "a crook."
B Making a contribution to a group that calls for civil disobedience to the war.Making a contribution to a group that calls for civil disobedience to the war.
C Joining in a demonstration to picket the legislature over a bill under consideration.Joining in a demonstration to picket the legislature over a bill under consideration.
D Writing a letter to the editor calling the mayor a "hack" and "an embarrassment to the city."

Answer 1

The example that best illustrates a limit on citizen rights is:

A. Printing an ad that falsely accuses the mayor of being "a crook."

This scenario involves defamation, which is not protected under freedom of speech. Making false statements that harm someone’s reputation can lead to legal consequences, thereby demonstrating a limit on rights.