A city passes an ordinance that prohibits the use of 'amplified sound' in residential neighborhoods between text 10 PM and text 7 AM . This is an example of:

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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3750

Question 1

A city passes an ordinance that prohibits the use of 'amplified sound' in residential neighborhoods between $\text{10 PM}$ and $\text{7 AM}$. This is an example of:

A content-based restriction.
A valid Time, Place, and Manner restriction.✔️
Prior restraint.
An unconstitutional infringement on free speech.

Correct Answer Explanation

Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) restrictions are constitutional if they are content-neutral, narrowly tailored to serve a significant government interest, and leave open alternative channels of communication.

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