In most cases,content restrictions on protected expression can be upheld only if
A)the expression is offensive to the average person.
B)the restriction is in the form of a statute.
C)the restriction furthers a compelling government interest.
D)the expression is political in nature.

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The Supreme Court has stated that content-based restrictions on protected expression can be upheld only if they further a compelling government interest. This test is often referred to as the strict scrutiny standard. The other choices listed are not sufficient to limit protected expression. Offensive expression or political expression, for example, are generally protected under the First Amendment. A restriction must also be more specific than just a generic statute to be considered constitutional.

In Most Cases,content Restrictions on Protected Expression Can Be Upheld