Practice question
In the clear-and-present-danger analysis discussed in Diocese, what qualities must the threatened substantive evil have?
- It may be purely imaginary and indefinitely remote.
- Only the number of offended officials matters.
- It must be extremely serious, with an extremely high degree of imminence.
- It must consist solely of peaceful disagreement.
- No connection to the restricted speech is necessary.
Legal references
- Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205728, January 21, 2015, main decision, speech-regulation tests: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/jan2015/gr_205728_2015.html
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