Which of the following statements is true of the current Supreme Court doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of subversive speech?

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The current Supreme Court doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of subversive speech holds that speech can be forbidden only when it is "directed to inciting . . . imminent lawless action." This is commonly known as the "incitement test", which was established in the 1969 case of Brandenburg v. Ohio. The court ruled that speech advocating illegal activity is protected under the First Amendment unless the speech is directed to inciting imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Current