Lesson 29: How Does the First Amendment Protect Free Expression?
Terms
libel Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously defame a person.
seditious libel Written language that seeks to convince others to engage in the overthrow of a government.
time, place, and manner restrictions Government regulations that place restrictions on free speech. These regulations, specifying when, where, and in what way speech is allowed, are applied when unrestricted free speech will conflict with the rights of others.