Pat stands in front of Rogue's Tavern, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rogue's patrons to respond violently. The First Amendment protects such speech
A)all of the time.
B)none of the time.
C)only if it is noncommercial.
D)only if it is symbolic.

Question

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The First Amendment does not protect speech that is intended to incite imminent lawless action and is likely to do so, such as "fighting words" that could provoke a violent response.

Pat Stands in Front of Rogue's Tavern, Shouting "Fighting Words