Which of these actions may be prohibited by a court, despite the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of the press?

A. Publishing articles that encourage or are likely to lead to violence

B. Publishing criticism of prominent actors and musicians

C. Publishing stories that are meant only to entertain, not to inform

D. Publishing ideas that government officials disagree with

A. Publishing articles that encourage or are likely to lead to violence

Explanation:

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech in most forms, but when speech promotes violence, or is likely to lead of violence, it becomes illegal speech that is not protected under this Amendment.

For example, a public threatening message to someone is not protected by the First Amendment because such a message is likely to lead to violence against the victim.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants