Why are freedom of speech rights limited?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to protect the general public from unreasonable searches
to protect the general public from unreasonable searches

to protect others from direct harm due to human sacrifice
to protect others from direct harm due to human sacrifice

to protect the public from harm due to unreasonable social norms
to protect the public from harm due to unreasonable social norms

to protect others from harm that might occur due to libel
to protect others from harm that might occur due to libel

Answer 1

The correct response is:

to protect others from harm that might occur due to libel.

Freedom of speech rights are limited in certain contexts to prevent harm to individuals or society, such as through defamatory statements (libel and slander), incitement to violence, or spreading false information that can lead to significant harm.