Street Speech Quiz

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Question 1: Can the government restrict where, when, and how protests may take place?
The correct answer is: Yes

The government may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner of speech, but these restrictions cannot be based on the content of the speech. For example, speech may be restricted if it is exceedingly loud in a residential area at 2am. On the other hand, the government may not disallow a protest because it has an anti-war message.  Speech at certain “sensitive areas,” such as health care facilities, abortion clinics, military bases, and airport terminals, may also be subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions.  For example, near health care facilities, there can be rules about not blocking entrances and not making too much noise.

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