First Amendment Limits on Free Speech
Is shouting fire in a crowded theater protected by the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech? Why or why not?
A
Maybe; it depends on the time, place, and manner of the speech, as warning others of an actual fire is necessary for evacuation.
B
Yes; the right to free speech is absolute.
C
Yes; the First Amendment's time, place, and manner regulations permit all forms of speech.
D
No; any speech that could incite a riot is not protected under freedom of speech.
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