Which of the following actions by a corporation would enjoy full First Amendment protection (i.e.,could not be regulated)?
A)a media campaign by a tobacco company against a cigarette tax increase
B)a media campaign for soap that inaccurately labels the soap "hypoallergenic"
C)advertising by an attorney that is misleading with respect to the fees charged for services
D)a mailing that contains offers for the sale of fraudulent securities

Question

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The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, including commercial speech, such as advertising. A media campaign by a corporation, including a tobacco company against a cigarette tax increase, would enjoy full First Amendment protection as long as it does not make false or misleading claims.

B, C, and D involve false or misleading claims, so they would not enjoy full First Amendment protection and could be regulated.

Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Which of the Following Actions by a Corporation Would Enjoy