Because of the First Amendment freedom of speech requirement,a state may criminalize the words an individual speaks only if the words are either threatening or constitute:

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The Supreme Court has held that the government can criminalize speech that constitutes "fighting words," which are words that are likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction. Offensive or vulgar language alone does not fall under this category and is protected under the First Amendment. Therefore, option B and D are not correct, and option A is too broad and not specific to the exception to the freedom of speech.

Because of the First Amendment Freedom of Speech Requirement,a State