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Only expression that is supportive of the government is permitted.
Only expression that is supportive of the government is permitted.
Expression can be limited if it is offensive to a large number of people.
Expression can be limited if it is offensive to a large number of people.
Most forms of expression are acceptable as long as they do not encourage violence.
Most forms of expression are acceptable as long as they do not encourage violence.
The First Amendment does little to protect people’s viewpoints, especially those of minority groups seeking social justice.
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The statement that best explains how the provisions of the First Amendment protect expression is:
Most forms of expression are acceptable as long as they do not encourage violence.
This reflects the idea that the First Amendment broadly protects the right to free speech, allowing for a wide range of expression, but acknowledges that there are certain limitations, particularly when expression incites violence or poses a direct threat to public safety.
