Bar Exam (Uniform) Quiz: Speech Doctrines

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A city ordinance states, "No person shall operate a sound truck or other vehicle with a sound amplification device on any public street without first obtaining a permit from the Chief of Police." The ordinance provides no standards to guide the Chief of Police in deciding whether to grant or deny a permit.

An advocacy group was denied a permit to use a sound truck for a political rally. The group challenges the ordinance as facially unconstitutional. What is the group's best argument? Select one.

The ordinance is overbroad because it applies to all amplified sound, regardless of volume or location.

The ordinance is a prior restraint that is unconstitutional because it lacks definite, objective standards for granting permits, making it inherently vague.

The ordinance is content-based because it allows the Chief of Police to deny permits based on the message of the speaker.

The ordinance is not narrowly tailored because it requires permits even for vehicles operating at a low volume.

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Bar Exam (Uniform) Quiz: Speech Doctrines

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Question 1

An advocacy group was denied a permit to use a sound truck for a political rally. The group challenges the ordinance as facially unconstitutional. What is the group's best argument? Select one.

The ordinance is overbroad because it applies to all amplified sound, regardless of volume or location.
The ordinance is a prior restraint that is unconstitutional because it lacks definite, objective standards for granting permits, making it inherently vague. (correct answer)
The ordinance is content-based because it allows the Chief of Police to deny permits based on the message of the speaker.
The ordinance is not narrowly tailored because it requires permits even for vehicles operating at a low volume.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. This ordinance creates a permit scheme for speech, which is a classic prior restraint. A prior restraint is unconstitutional if it gives officials unbridled discretion to grant or deny a permit. By failing to provide any standards, the ordinance allows the Chief of Police to make decisions based on any reason, including the content or viewpoint of the speech. This standardless discretion is a form of vagueness that is fatal to a permit scheme. While the ordinance might also be considered content-based in its application (C) or potentially overbroad (A), the core constitutional defect that makes it facially invalid is that it is a standardless, and therefore vague, prior restraint.

Question 2

A person was convicted under a state statute that makes it a crime to "engage in speech that advocates for the use of force or violence as a means of accomplishing political change." At trial, the evidence showed the person gave a speech at a public park stating, "The system is corrupt, and someday the people may have to rise up and tear it down by force." The evidence did not show that he called for any specific or imminent action.

The person appeals his conviction, challenging the statute on its face. What is his strongest argument? Select one.

The statute is unconstitutionally vague because the phrase "political change" is not adequately defined.
The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad because it punishes mere abstract advocacy of violence, which is protected speech. (correct answer)
The statute is a content-based restriction that fails the strict scrutiny test because it is not narrowly tailored.
The statute is unconstitutional as applied because the person's speech did not constitute a "true threat."

Explanation: The correct answer is B. The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad. Under Brandenburg v. Ohio, speech advocating the use of force can only be proscribed if it is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. This statute is overbroad because it criminalizes mere abstract advocacy of violence without requiring imminence or likelihood of action. It therefore sweeps in a substantial amount of constitutionally protected speech. Option A is a weaker argument, as the term "political change" is generally understood. Option C is true but less specific than the overbreadth argument, which precisely identifies the constitutional defect. Option D is an as-applied argument, but the overbreadth doctrine provides a stronger basis for a facial challenge.

Question 3

A state statute prohibits "knowingly making a false statement of fact concerning a candidate for public office with reckless disregard for the truth of the statement." A political activist is prosecuted under the statute for running a television advertisement that contained a verifiably false claim about a candidate's voting record. The activist moves to dismiss the charge, arguing the statute is unconstitutional on its face.

What is the government's strongest defense against a facial challenge based on overbreadth? Select one.

The government has a compelling interest in protecting the integrity of elections, which justifies the regulation.
The statute is not overbroad because it only regulates false statements, which are a category of unprotected speech.
The statute is not overbroad because it is limited to speech about political candidates, not general public discourse.
The statute is not overbroad because it is narrowly tailored to regulate only speech that meets the "actual malice" standard from New York Times v. Sullivan. (correct answer)

Explanation: The correct answer is D. The statute is narrowly tailored to proscribe only speech that is already unprotected under the First Amendment: defamation of public figures made with "actual malice." By incorporating the "reckless disregard for the truth" standard, the law avoids criminalizing honest mistakes and targets only deliberate or reckless falsehoods. Because it is limited to this narrow category of unprotected speech, it does not sweep in a substantial amount of protected expression and will survive an overbreadth challenge. Option A states the interest but not why the statute is constitutional. Option B is oversimplified; not all false statements are unprotected. Option C is incorrect because limiting the statute to political speech does not automatically save it if it still covers protected political speech.

Question 4

A city passes an ordinance prohibiting any person from picketing "before or about the residence or dwelling of any individual." A group of nurses, who are on strike, are arrested for holding signs and walking on the public sidewalk in a quiet, orderly fashion in front of the hospital CEO's home. The nurses' union challenges the ordinance on their behalf.

Is a facial overbreadth challenge to this ordinance likely to succeed? Select one.

Yes, because the ordinance bans all picketing in residential areas, which is a traditional public forum for speech.
Yes, because the ordinance applies to all residences, not just those of specific public officials, thereby chilling too much speech.
No, because the ordinance is a content-neutral restriction narrowly tailored to serve the significant government interest in protecting residential privacy. (correct answer)
No, because the nurses were picketing about a private labor dispute, which receives less First Amendment protection than political speech.

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The challenge is not likely to succeed. The Supreme Court has upheld similar ordinances that ban targeted picketing in front of a particular residence. Such laws are considered content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions that are narrowly tailored to serve the significant government interest in protecting residential privacy from unwanted and intrusive speech. Because the ordinance targets only picketing focused on a specific home, leaving open ample alternative channels of communication (such as marching through the neighborhood or picketing at the CEO's workplace), it is not considered unconstitutionally overbroad. Options A and B are incorrect because the Court has recognized that the unique nature of the home justifies such restrictions. Option D misstates the law; while the context is a labor dispute, the speech still enjoys robust protection.

Question 5

A state law, aimed at protecting children, makes it a crime to operate a website that "knowingly permits a minor to view any material that is harmful to minors." The statute adopts the precise three-part test for obscenity established in Miller v. California to define what is "harmful to minors." A website operator that posts unmoderated user-generated content, including art forums where nude figures are sometimes discussed, is prosecuted under the law.

The operator challenges the law as facially overbroad. Is this challenge likely to succeed? Select one.

Yes, because the statute imposes liability without requiring that the operator have specific knowledge of the content posted by third-party users.
Yes, because the statute effectively bans material that is not obscene for adults in its effort to protect minors, thus burdening protected speech. (correct answer)
No, because the statute is narrowly tailored by using the precise constitutional standard for obscenity.
No, because the protection of minors is a compelling government interest that justifies broader regulation of speech.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. The challenge is likely to succeed. The statute is overbroad because it prohibits displaying material that is merely "harmful to minors" on a general-access website, which effectively reduces adult online communication to only what is fit for children. The Supreme Court has held that such laws are unconstitutionally overbroad because they suppress a large amount of speech that adults have a constitutional right to receive. Option C is incorrect because while the statute uses the Miller test, it applies it to minors, and the overbreadth problem comes from applying this standard to the entire internet audience. Option D states the government's interest, but that interest does not justify a law that is not narrowly tailored. Option A addresses a different issue related to internet service provider liability, but the core First Amendment problem is the overbreadth of the content standard.

Question 6

You are a new attorney in a city's legal department. The city council is considering a new ordinance that would prohibit "any and all First Amendment activities" within the city's public library, including distributing leaflets, collecting signatures, or making speeches. The council's stated goal is to preserve the library as a place for quiet reading and study.

You are asked to advise the council on the constitutionality of the proposed ordinance. What is the most significant constitutional flaw you should identify? Select one.

The ordinance is unconstitutionally vague because the phrase "First Amendment activities" does not provide clear guidance on what is prohibited.
The ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad because it bans all expressive activity, much of which would not be disruptive to the library's purpose. (correct answer)
The ordinance is a viewpoint-based restriction because it will be enforced most strictly against those with unpopular views.
The ordinance is an invalid time, place, and manner restriction because it is not content-neutral.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. The ordinance is facially overbroad. While a library is a limited public forum where the government can impose reasonable restrictions on speech to preserve the intended purpose of the forum, a complete ban on all "First Amendment activities" is not reasonable. It would prohibit substantial amounts of protected speech that is not disruptive, such as silently handing a leaflet to a person leaving the library. Because the ban is far more extensive than necessary to maintain a quiet environment, it is unconstitutionally overbroad. Option A is less accurate; while broad, the term "First Amendment activities" refers to a known category of conduct. The ordinance is facially content-neutral (D) and not viewpoint-based on its face (C), so its primary flaw is its excessive scope.

Question 7

A state law prohibits any person from wearing a mask or other disguise in public, with exceptions for holidays, theatrical productions, and safety equipment. The law was originally passed to combat the Ku Klux Klan. A member of an anonymous political protest group is arrested for wearing a Guy Fawkes mask during a peaceful demonstration in a public square. He was not engaged in any violence or intimidation.

The protestor brings a facial challenge against the statute. What is his strongest First Amendment argument? Select one.

The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad because it prohibits anonymous speech and expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. (correct answer)
The statute is unconstitutionally vague because it is unclear what constitutes a "disguise" for purposes of the law.
The statute is a content-based restriction because it was motivated by a desire to suppress the message of a particular group.
The statute is invalid because the original purpose for the law, combating the Klan, is no longer a pressing government interest.

Explanation: The correct answer is A. The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad. The Supreme Court has recognized that anonymity is a crucial aspect of political speech, allowing individuals to express dissident views without fear of retaliation. While the state has an interest in preventing intimidation and violence, a flat ban on wearing masks in public is overbroad because it sweeps in a substantial amount of protected expressive conduct, such as peaceful, anonymous protest. The law is not narrowly tailored to the state's interests. Option B is a weaker argument, as "mask" and "disguise" have common meanings. Option C focuses on motive, but the law is facially content-neutral. Option D is incorrect as a law's validity does not depend on the persistence of its original motivation.

Question 8

A city ordinance makes it illegal to "accost, solicit, or importune any person in a public place for the purpose of prostitution." A woman is arrested after she waves at a passing car and engages the driver, an undercover police officer, in a brief conversation. She never mentions sex or money. She is charged under the ordinance.

The woman moves to dismiss the charge, launching a facial attack on the ordinance. What is her strongest argument? Select one.

The ordinance is overbroad because it criminalizes constitutionally protected speech, such as merely attempting to start a conversation with someone in public.
The ordinance is unconstitutional as applied to her because her actions did not objectively manifest a purpose to solicit prostitution.
The ordinance is a content-based restriction on speech relating to commercial activity.
The ordinance is vague because the terms "accost" and "importune" are archaic and do not provide clear notice of the prohibited conduct. (correct answer)

Explanation: This question tests your understanding of facial constitutional challenges to criminal statutes, particularly focusing on void-for-vagueness doctrine. When analyzing a facial attack claiming vagueness, you need to examine whether the statute gives fair notice of prohibited conduct and provides adequate standards to prevent arbitrary enforcement. Answer D is correct because the ordinance uses terms like "accost" and "importune" without defining them clearly. These archaic terms don't provide ordinary citizens with fair notice of what specific behaviors are prohibited. The vagueness is particularly problematic when combined with the subjective element "for the purpose of prostitution" - how does someone know if their casual conversation might be interpreted as having this purpose? This ambiguity invites arbitrary enforcement and fails the constitutional requirement for clarity in criminal statutes. Answer A is wrong because this addresses overbreadth, not vagueness, and the ordinance specifically requires intent "for the purpose of prostitution," which narrows its scope significantly. Answer B describes an "as-applied" challenge based on her specific conduct, but the question asks for a facial attack arguing the statute is unconstitutional in all applications. Answer C incorrectly characterizes this as a content-based speech restriction - prostitution solicitation isn't protected commercial speech, and the ordinance targets conduct with criminal intent, not pure speech content. For constitutional challenges on the bar exam, carefully distinguish between facial versus as-applied challenges, and between vagueness (unclear terms) and overbreadth (sweeping too much protected activity). Vagueness challenges often succeed when statutes use undefined, subjective, or archaic language that leaves citizens guessing about compliance.

Question 9

A state law provides that "no person shall distribute anonymous campaign literature in connection with any election." The stated purpose is to promote transparency and accountability in political discourse. A private citizen is fined for handing out self-printed leaflets that advocate for a particular ballot initiative but do not identify her as the author.

The citizen challenges the constitutionality of the law. Is her challenge likely to succeed? Select one.

No, because the law is a reasonable regulation aimed at preventing fraud and libel in elections.
No, because anonymous speech is not protected by the First Amendment to the same extent as identified speech.
Yes, because the law is unconstitutionally overbroad by banning all anonymous campaign literature, which is a form of protected speech. (correct answer)
Yes, because the law is unconstitutionally vague as to what constitutes "campaign literature."

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Supreme Court has held that anonymous speech is a protected and valuable component of political discourse. A state's interest in providing information to voters is not sufficient to justify a blanket prohibition on the distribution of all anonymous campaign literature. Such a law is unconstitutionally overbroad because it bans a wide swath of protected speech without being narrowly tailored to the state's interest in preventing fraud or libel. Option A incorrectly states that the law is reasonable; the Court has found such bans to be an unconstitutional burden on speech. Option B is an incorrect statement of law. Option D is a weaker argument, as "campaign literature" is a generally understood term.

Question 10

In an effort to curb gang activity, a state legislature enacts a statute that criminalizes "loitering in any public place in a manner and under circumstances manifesting the purpose of engaging in illegal activity." The statute lists several behaviors that may be considered in determining whether this purpose is manifest, including being a known member of a gang, repeatedly beckoning to passersby, and attempting to conceal oneself.

A civil rights organization brings a pre-enforcement facial challenge to the statute. Which argument provides the strongest basis for declaring the statute unconstitutional? Select one.

The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad because it infringes on the freedom of association for individuals who may be gang members.
The statute is an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech and assembly in public places.
The statute is unconstitutionally vague because it allows police to make arrests based on subjective assessments of a person's purpose, failing to provide fair notice. (correct answer)
The statute violates the Equal Protection Clause because it will disproportionately affect minority youth.

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The statute is unconstitutionally vague. The core of the offense is having a particular "purpose," which is determined by an officer's interpretation of various circumstances. This fails to provide a person of ordinary intelligence with fair notice of what conduct is forbidden and encourages arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement by police. While the statute might also be overbroad (A), its fundamental flaw is the lack of a clear standard of guilt, which is a vagueness issue. Option B is incorrect as this is not a prior restraint. Option D describes a potential effect of the law but is an as-applied argument under the Equal Protection Clause, whereas the vagueness argument attacks the facial validity of the statute itself under the Due Process Clause.

Question 11

You are asked to advise the council on the constitutionality of the proposed ordinance. What is the most significant constitutional flaw you should identify? Select one.

The ordinance is unconstitutionally vague because the phrase "First Amendment activities" does not provide clear guidance on what is prohibited.
The ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad because it bans all expressive activity, much of which would not be disruptive to the library's purpose. (correct answer)
The ordinance is a viewpoint-based restriction because it will be enforced most strictly against those with unpopular views.
The ordinance is an invalid time, place, and manner restriction because it is not content-neutral.

Question 12

The protestor brings a facial challenge against the statute. What is his strongest First Amendment argument? Select one.

The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad because it prohibits anonymous speech and expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. (correct answer)
The statute is unconstitutionally vague because it is unclear what constitutes a "disguise" for purposes of the law.
The statute is a content-based restriction because it was motivated by a desire to suppress the message of a particular group.
The statute is invalid because the original purpose for the law, combating the Klan, is no longer a pressing government interest.

Question 13

To maintain a professional atmosphere in government buildings, a state enacts a regulation prohibiting employees from displaying any political buttons, posters, or stickers in any part of a government office that is accessible to the public. An employee who works at a public-facing counter at the Department of Motor Vehicles challenges the regulation on its face.

What is the state's strongest defense against a facial challenge that the regulation is overbroad? Select one.

The regulation is not overbroad because it only applies to government employees while on duty, who have diminished First Amendment rights.
The regulation is not overbroad because employees remain free to express their political views outside of the workplace.
The regulation is not overbroad because it only restricts expressive conduct (buttons and stickers), not pure speech.
The regulation is not overbroad because it is a reasonable, viewpoint-neutral restriction on speech in a nonpublic forum. (correct answer)

Explanation: When facing a First Amendment overbreadth challenge, you need to analyze whether the regulation sweeps too broadly and restricts substantially more protected speech than necessary. The key is identifying what type of forum is involved and what level of scrutiny applies. Answer D correctly identifies this as a nonpublic forum analysis. Government office spaces accessible to the public are typically nonpublic forums, where the government has greater authority to restrict speech. In nonpublic forums, regulations need only be reasonable and viewpoint-neutral. Here, the blanket prohibition on political displays serves the legitimate government interest of maintaining workplace neutrality and professionalism, and it doesn't favor particular political viewpoints—making it a reasonable restriction that isn't overbroad. Answer A is wrong because while government employees do have some diminished speech rights, this doesn't automatically defeat an overbreadth challenge. The analysis still requires examining whether the restriction sweeps too broadly. Answer B fails because the availability of alternative venues for expression doesn't cure overbreadth. A regulation can still be overbroad even if people can speak elsewhere. Answer C misunderstands the distinction between conduct and speech. Political buttons and stickers are symbolic speech deserving First Amendment protection, not mere conduct outside the First Amendment's scope. Study tip: On First Amendment questions, immediately identify the forum type (traditional public, designated public, or nonpublic) as this determines the level of scrutiny. Government workplaces are almost always nonpublic forums where "reasonable and viewpoint-neutral" is the standard—a much easier test for the government to meet than strict scrutiny.

Question 14

The woman moves to dismiss the charge, launching a facial attack on the ordinance. What is her strongest argument? Select one.

The ordinance is overbroad because it criminalizes constitutionally protected speech, such as merely attempting to start a conversation with someone in public.
The ordinance is unconstitutional as applied to her because her actions did not objectively manifest a purpose to solicit prostitution.
The ordinance is a content-based restriction on speech relating to commercial activity.
The ordinance is vague because the terms "accost" and "importune" are archaic and do not provide clear notice of the prohibited conduct. (correct answer)

Question 15

A city ordinance, enacted to prevent voter intimidation, prohibits "any expressive activity, including conversing with voters or displaying signs, within 25 feet of the entrance to a polling place." The ordinance does not apply to non-expressive activity, such as waiting in line.

An election monitor, who wishes to stand 20 feet from a polling place entrance to answer voters' procedural questions, brings a facial challenge to the ordinance. Is an overbreadth challenge likely to succeed? Select one.

Yes, because a 25-foot zone is not narrowly tailored and burdens more speech than necessary to prevent intimidation.
Yes, because the ordinance is not content-neutral, as it only applies to expressive activity.
No, because the 25-foot zone is a reasonable time, place, and manner restriction that is justified by the compelling interest in protecting the right to vote. (correct answer)
No, because the ordinance is not vague and provides clear notice of what conduct is prohibited.

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The Supreme Court has upheld similar laws creating a speech-free buffer zone around polling places. These laws are considered constitutional time, place, and manner restrictions. The state has a compelling interest in ensuring voters can access polls without intimidation or confusion. A modest, fixed buffer zone like 25 feet is generally considered narrowly tailored to achieve that interest without being unconstitutionally overbroad. It leaves ample alternative channels for communication outside the zone. Therefore, an overbreadth challenge is unlikely to succeed. Option A is incorrect because courts have found such zones to be narrowly tailored. Option B is incorrect; distinguishing between expressive and non-expressive conduct in this context is permissible. Option D confuses the overbreadth and vagueness doctrines.

Question 16

A city enacts an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to "engage in any public speech or demonstration that could reasonably be perceived as disrespectful to the flag of the United States." You are representing a client who was arrested under this ordinance for peacefully setting a small flag on the ground as part of a political protest performance.

What is the strongest argument to challenge the facial constitutionality of this ordinance? Select one.

The ordinance is unconstitutionally vague because the term "disrespectful" is subjective and provides no clear standard for enforcement.
The ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad because it criminalizes a substantial amount of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment. (correct answer)
The ordinance is an impermissible content-based regulation of speech because it singles out a particular subject matter for punishment.
The ordinance is unconstitutional as applied to the client, whose conduct did not incite imminent lawless action.

Explanation: The correct answer is B. The ordinance is unconstitutionally overbroad. The overbreadth doctrine allows a party to challenge a law that burdens a substantial amount of protected speech, even if their own speech could be regulated. The ordinance prohibits any speech perceived as "disrespectful" to the flag, which could include a wide range of constitutionally protected symbolic acts beyond flag burning, such as wearing the flag on clothing or displaying it in a satirical manner. This wide scope chills protected expression. While the ordinance is also likely vague (A) and is a content-based regulation (C), its most significant facial flaw is its overbreadth, as it sweeps in a vast amount of protected political expression. Option D is an as-applied argument, whereas the question asks for the strongest facial challenge.

Question 17

A federal statute makes it a crime to "knowingly and willfully make any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States."

A journalist is indicted under this statute for publishing an article containing a false statement about a government agency's internal operations. The journalist moves to dismiss the indictment, arguing the statute is facially overbroad. Is this challenge likely to prevail? Select one.

Yes, because the statute is so broad that it could be used to punish journalists for any error in reporting on government affairs, chilling freedom of the press.
Yes, because the statute does not require the false statement to be made with "actual malice," the standard for speech about public matters.
No, because the statute is not overbroad as it only proscribes knowingly and willfully making false statements, a category of unprotected speech. (correct answer)
No, because the government has a compelling interest in protecting itself from fraud and false statements that outweighs any incidental burden on speech.

Explanation: The correct answer is C. The challenge is not likely to prevail. The Supreme Court has held that knowingly and willfully making false statements to the government is a category of speech that is not protected by the First Amendment. Because the statute requires a high level of intent (knowledge and willfulness), it does not punish accidental or negligent falsehoods. It is narrowly tailored to the government's interest in protecting the integrity of its operations and is not unconstitutionally overbroad. Option A overstates the statute's reach, as it requires intentional falsehoods. Option B incorrectly imports the "actual malice" standard from defamation law; a different standard applies to false statements made directly to the government.

Question 18

A civil rights organization brings a pre-enforcement facial challenge to the statute. Which argument provides the strongest basis for declaring the statute unconstitutional? Select one.

The statute is unconstitutionally overbroad because it infringes on the freedom of association for individuals who may be gang members.
The statute is an unconstitutional prior restraint on speech and assembly in public places.
The statute is unconstitutionally vague because it allows police to make arrests based on subjective assessments of a person's purpose, failing to provide fair notice. (correct answer)
The statute violates the Equal Protection Clause because it will disproportionately affect minority youth.

Question 19

What is the government's strongest defense against a facial challenge based on overbreadth? Select one.

The government has a compelling interest in protecting the integrity of elections, which justifies the regulation.
The statute is not overbroad because it only regulates false statements, which are a category of unprotected speech.
The statute is not overbroad because it is limited to speech about political candidates, not general public discourse.
The statute is not overbroad because it is narrowly tailored to regulate only speech that meets the "actual malice" standard from New York Times v. Sullivan. (correct answer)

Question 20

What is the state's strongest defense against a facial challenge that the regulation is overbroad? Select one.

The regulation is not overbroad because it only applies to government employees while on duty, who have diminished First Amendment rights.
The regulation is not overbroad because employees remain free to express their political views outside of the workplace.
The regulation is not overbroad because it only restricts expressive conduct (buttons and stickers), not pure speech.
The regulation is not overbroad because it is a reasonable, viewpoint-neutral restriction on speech in a nonpublic forum. (correct answer)