Podcast
Questions and Answers
What forms of expression are included in the definition of free speech?
What forms of expression are included in the definition of free speech?
When is speech considered obscene?
When is speech considered obscene?
Which of the following is not part of freedom of expression?
Which of the following is not part of freedom of expression?
What is included in the right to freedom of expression?
What is included in the right to freedom of expression?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is not part of freedom of expression?
Which of the following is not part of freedom of expression?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is considered as not part of freedom of expression?
Which of the following is considered as not part of freedom of expression?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the average person's finding of a work appealing to the prurient interest indicate?
What does the average person's finding of a work appealing to the prurient interest indicate?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the right to freedom of expression include?
What does the right to freedom of expression include?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is not protected under the definition of free speech?
Which of the following is not protected under the definition of free speech?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the significance of the work lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value in the context of obscene speech?
What is the significance of the work lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value in the context of obscene speech?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Freedom of Expression
- Includes forms of expression such as speech, writing, and other forms of communication.
Obscene Speech
- Considered obscene if it appeals to the prurient interest, lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value, and is utterly without redeeming social value.
Exclusions from Freedom of Expression
- Inciting violence or illegal activities is not part of freedom of expression.
- Obscene speech that lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value is not protected under the definition of free speech.
Identifying Obscenity
- If the average person finds a work appealing to the prurient interest, it may be considered obscene.
Right to Freedom of Expression
- Includes the freedom to express opinions and ideas, regardless of how unpopular they may be.
- Protects the right to criticize the government and other institutions.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of professional responsibility in information technology with this quiz on freedom of expression. Explore the challenges presented by the internet and key free-speech issues relating to the use of information technology. Perfect for students of CIT at UAE University.
