Paralegal Exam Prep

Category - History

Which is an example of commercial speech?
  1. Big 'Ol Beverage Co. purchases a billboard along I-88 promoting its latest gin.
  2. During an appearance on The Talk,Mompreneur Sally Jo, creator of the Safest Baby Car Seat Ever, states that her invention does not have the safety risks that all of the other car seats do.
  3. Both A and B.
  4. Neither A nor B.
Explanation
Answer: C. Both A and B are examples of commercial speech. Commercial speech is any speech that has an economic motivation. In choice A, Big 'Ol Beverage Co. purchased the billboard to advertise its gin, thereby encouraging consumers to purchase it. In choice B, Sally Jo characterizes her car seat as better than others, thereby encouraging people to buy it instead of other car seats.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz