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Question

Under what circumstances can freedom of speech be restricted according to the principle of "clear and present danger"?
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When the speech is critical of the government.
When the speech is considered offensive to some individuals.
When the speech is expressed through nonviolent actions.
When the speech poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Answer 1

The principle of "clear and present danger," established in the U.S. legal context by the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States (1919), suggests that freedom of speech can be restricted when the speech poses an immediate threat to public safety. Therefore, among the options provided, the correct answer is:

When the speech poses an immediate threat to public safety.