Question

Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech?

A- shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater
B- publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks
C- wearing a political button to work at a private firm
D- hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school

ANSWER: A- shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater

Answer 1

a

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Answer 2

Answer: A- shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theatre.

"Shouting fire in a crowded theatre" is an example commonly used when discussing the limits of free speech protection. It is used as a metaphor for all actions used to create unnecessary panic. The phrase comes from the case Schenck v. United States in 1919, which held that the defendant's speech opposing the draft during WWI was not protected free speech.