Loren stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster'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

Loren stands in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café, shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rooster'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.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The First Amendment does not protect speech that is likely to incite imminent lawless action or violence. Therefore, shouting "fighting words" in front of Rooster's Round-Up Café is not protected by the First Amendment, as it may incite patrons to respond violently.

Loren Stands in Front of Rooster's Round-Up Café, Shouting "Fighting