To guide its application of the First Amendment,the Supreme Court relies on
A)original intent,textual interpretation,ad hoc balancing,and categorical balancing
B)novel ideas introduced during oral argument
C)public opinion
D)original intent,ad hoc balancing,and scrutiny

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The Supreme Court relies on original intent (looking at the intentions of the writers of the Constitution), textual interpretation (interpreting the language of the First Amendment itself), ad hoc balancing (weighing the specific facts of a case to determine whether there is a compelling reason to limit speech), and categorical balancing (determining whether a particular type of speech falls into a category where restrictions are generally allowed, such as obscenity or incitement). These tools help the Court to apply the broad principles of the First Amendment to specific cases. Novel ideas introduced during oral argument may be considered, but they are not the primary basis for the Court's decisions. Public opinion is also not a major factor in the Court's decisions, as the First Amendment is intended to protect minority views and dissenting opinions. Though original intent and ad hoc balancing are important, scrutiny is not mentioned as a primary tool for the Court's application of the First Amendment.

To Guide Its Application of the First Amendment,the Supreme Court