Read the following passage from Freedom of Expression in the United States:


Hate speech — generally defined as speech that maligns a person or group based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or disability — receives full First Amendment protection. Speech that is intended to incite imminent violence or credibly threaten individuals, however, can be restricted as outlined above.

While the United States does not restrict hate speech, it understands that the most effective weapon in combating hate speech is not suppression, but tolerant, truthful, and intelligent counter speech.

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of this passage?

Question 8 options:

that hate speech does not receive the full protect of the First Amendment and citizens may speak freely to start physical fights.


that speech which encourages violence should be suppressed.


that all offensive or intolerant speech is hate speech.


that hate speech is fully protected under the First Amendment, except where it provokes violence.