What are 'fighting words' as understood under the First Amendment?
Unprotected Speech Fighting Words

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Any form of public speech
Expressions that are broadcasted on television
Words that are used in a fight
Expressions that are likely to incite immediate violence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are expressions that are broadcast or recorded generally protected under the First Amendment?
Because they are always truthful
Because they do not incite immediate violence
Because they are always positive
Because they are not public
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the nature of the video mentioned in the example?
It was a defamatory video against the Islamic faith
It was a comedy skit
It was a positive depiction of a religious figure
It was a documentary about world peace
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the world react to the defamatory video mentioned?
With negative and violent reactions
With indifference
With positive feedback
With widespread laughter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the defamatory video protected under the First Amendment?
Because it was a historical documentary
Because it was a government-approved video
Because it did not incite immediate violence at the time of expression
Because it was a private video
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