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Practice Exam

Question 44 • Principles of American Democracy

Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

Answer
A
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
B
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
C
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
D
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.

Explanation

Both decisions recognized that freedom of speech is not unlimited. Schenck allowed speech to be restricted when it created a clear and present danger, while Tinker allowed restrictions on student expression that substantially disrupted school. Thus, both accepted limits to protect safety or order; they did not say that all political or symbolic speech could be restricted.

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