In 2013, Congress enacts the Act to Restrict Commercial Speech (ARCS). The ARCS will be considered valid if it directly advances a substantial government interest

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The validity of the ARCS will be considered based on the strict scrutiny standard, which requires that it directly advances a substantial government interest and goes no further than necessary to achieve its purpose. Option A correctly states this requirement. Option B is incorrect because the standard requires consideration of how far the law goes. Option C is also incorrect because the application of the law cannot be left to the parties affected by it. Option D is incorrect because the law cannot go further than necessary to achieve its purpose.

In 2013, Congress Enacts the Act to Restrict Commercial Speech