Which of the following would most likely subject a person to criminal penalties? (1 point)

• giving a stand-up comedy routine that ridicules the president
• speaking negatively about a particular racial group
• encouraging others to engage in violence
• publishing an article against government foreign policy

1 answer

Encouraging others to engage in violence would most likely subject a person to criminal penalties. This act can be classified as incitement to violence, which is not protected by free speech laws in many jurisdictions.