The judicial doctrine that places a heavy burden of proof on the government when it seeks to
Regulate speech is called

A) libel.
B) prior restraint.
C) strict scrutiny.
D) speech plus.

Strict Scrutiny

A form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws, requiring the law to be necessary to achieve a compelling government interest and to be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

Regulate Speech

The act of controlling or governing the freedom of speech, sometimes by legislative or judicial means, to maintain public order or protect other rights.

Prior Restraint

The government action that prohibits speech or other expression before it can take place, often challenged as unconstitutional under free speech laws.