Question

which of the following states the preferred - position doctrine? a persons right to express an opinion can supersede libel or slander laws. laws limiting certain freedoms essential to a democracy are presumed unconstitutional unless proven to be necessary. a public schools right to maintain order is subordinate to a students right to free speech. commercial speech cannot receive constitutional protection as it does not rise to the level of personal expression.

Explanation:

The preferred - position doctrine holds that laws restricting freedoms that are fundamental to a democracy are considered unconstitutional unless it can be shown that they are necessary. This aligns with the idea of safeguarding key democratic freedoms.

Answer:

B. Laws limiting certain freedoms essential to a democracy are presumed unconstitutional unless proven to be necessary.