Practice question
A rule bans every discussion of a referendum but permits unrelated commercial and entertainment messages. It bans both yes and no advocacy equally. Officials call it content-neutral because neither side is favored. Which is correct?
- The subject-matter distinction remains content-based despite equal treatment of both referendum positions
- Equal treatment within a subject always establishes content neutrality
- A referendum message is not expression
- Only favorable advocacy can be political speech
- Commercial speakers automatically determine the standard
Legal references
- Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205728, January 21, 2015, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/jan2015/gr_205728_2015.html
- Chavez v. Gonzales, G.R. No. 168338, February 15, 2008, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2008/feb2008/gr_168338_2008.html
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