Read the excerpt from a court of appeals ruling on the Stolen Valor Act.

The Stolen Valor Act is not only unnecessary; it also sets a dangerous precedent. If future acts follow the same principles, the government may forbid speech solely because it is a lie, even if that lie does not create damage.

Based on that opinion, which scenario could be punishable by law?

Ms. Jones turning in Ms. Smith for stealing

Ms. Jones telling her friends that she was president of the United States

Ms. Jones refusing to stand during the singing of the United States' national anthem.

Ms. Jones arguing with her friend in public

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Hanna Becker

14 October, 17:27

Read the excerpt from a court of appeals ruling on the Stolen Valor Act.

The Stolen Valor Act is not only unnecessary; it also sets a dangerous precedent. If future acts follow the same principles, the government may forbid speech solely because it is a lie, even if that lie does not create damage.

Based on that opinion, which scenario could be punishable by law?

Ms. Jones turning in Ms. Smith for stealing

Ms. Jones telling her friends that she was president of the United States

Ms. Jones refusing to stand during the singing of the United States' national anthem.

Ms. Jones arguing with her friend in public

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Xavier Townsend · Answer 1

The correct answer is Ms. Jones telling her friends that she was president of the United States.

According to the excerpt, any lie could be punishable by law, regardless of whether it is doing any harm or not. Here, Ms. Jones is obviously lying about being president of America, which could put her in jail, if this Act persists to exist.