Question

Which of the following best describes why the Supreme Court might limit the freedoms stated in the First Amendment?(1 point)
Responses

to censor hate speech
to censor hate speech

to protect other members of society
to protect other members of society

to preserve the freedom of religion
to preserve the freedom of religion

to prevent the incitement of violence

Answer 1

to prevent the incitement of violence

The Court has held that First Amendment protections are not absolute and may be limited to prevent imminent lawless action (see Brandenburg v. Ohio) and similar harms (true threats, incitement, etc.).