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Question 32 • US History Studies Since 1877

In the case of Schenck v. United States the Supreme Court ruled that

Answer
A
speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.
B
the First Amendment had no limits.
C
the Espionage Act was unconstitutional.
D
Charles Schenck had been falsely accused.

Explanation

The Supreme Court upheld Charles Schenck’s conviction for distributing leaflets opposing the draft during World War I. The Court said speech could be restricted when it created a “clear and present danger,” so speech that could potentially create danger could be banned. This matches choice D.

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