The First Amendment provides that "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech." What is often described as being at the "core" of the First Amendment?
A)Commercial speech
B)Artistic speech
C)Advertisements
D)Political speech

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The First Amendment protects speech of a literary or artistic nature,speech dealing with scientific,economic,educational,and ethical issues,and expression on many other matters of public interest or concern.However,it is political speech-expression that deals in some fashion with government,government issues or policies,public officials,or political candidates-that is often described as being at the "core" of the First Amendment.

The First Amendment Provides That "Congress Shall Make No Law