Which action would most likely be protected under the first amendment?

A. holding a protest on land owned by a corporation accused of polluting the environment

B. Purchasing a handgun to use for personal protection and keeping it loaded at all times

C. Making a public speech demanding that Congress impeach the president for corruption

D. Intentionally publishing a false newspaper report claiming that a senator accepted bribes

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Lamar Griffith

Today, 03:57

Which action would most likely be protected under the first amendment?

A. holding a protest on land owned by a corporation accused of polluting the environment

B. Purchasing a handgun to use for personal protection and keeping it loaded at all times

C. Making a public speech demanding that Congress impeach the president for corruption

D. Intentionally publishing a false newspaper report claiming that a senator accepted bribes

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Bridger Bryant · Answer 1

C the right to freedom of speech.

Woodard · Answer 2

C) Making a public speech demanding that Congress impeach the president for corruption.

Explanation:

Letter A is incorrect siince the protest is happening on private property. Protesting without a permit or permission on private property could be considered trespassing, which breaks many local and state laws.

Letter B is incorrect because it deals with the second amendment right to bear arms, not the first amendment right of freedom of speech.

Letter D is incorrect because publishing false news about Senators is illegal. This act is known as libel.

This shows that letter C can be the only correct answer.