Fact Pattern 3-A3
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Energy Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is given
A)little protection.
B)no protection.
C)significant protection.
D)total protection.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-A3 
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Energy Corporation regularly expresses opinions on political issues.Under the First Amendment,corporate political speech is given
A)little protection.
B)no protection.
C)significant protection.
D)total protection.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Under the First Amendment, corporate political speech is given significant protection. The Supreme Court has held that corporations have the same right to engage in political speech as individuals, and that restrictions on such speech must be narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest.