In the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States, the court ruled that sometimes speech can be punished. Schenk's words were found to be illegal due to which of the following circumstances?

Schenck was a foreigner.

Schenck’s words supported the Communist Party.

Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger.

Schenck’s was insulting a government official.

The correct answer is: Schenck’s words were a clear and present danger.