Brandenburg v. Ohio and Free Speech Standards

Hard Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Freedom Of Speech

In 1969, the Supreme Court ruled on the case of Brandenburg v. Ohio, clarifying the limits of free speech under the First Amendment. The Court established a new standard concerning incitement to violence that remains influential today. Understanding this ruling is essential to grasp how American courts protect speech, even when that speech is controversial or potentially harmful. With the parameters set by this case, analyze the options below to determine which statement correctly reflects the implications of the Court's ruling.

The ruling determined that all speech advocating for violence is unprotected under the First Amendment.

The Court protected speech that advocated for unlawful action unless it incited imminent lawless action.

The decision limited the definition of political speech to only that which is nonviolent.

The ruling established that speech could be restricted if it offended a significant number of people.

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