The Supreme Court ruled in the early twentieth century that ________ speech may be controlled by the government.

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The Supreme Court ruled in the early twentieth century in the case of Schenck v. United States that dangerous speech, such as speech that could incite violence or cause harm to others, may be controlled by the government. This ruling established the "clear and present danger" test, which allows the government to regulate speech that poses a clear and present danger to society.

The Supreme Court Ruled in the Early Twentieth Century That