Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

The events surrounding Tinker v. Des Moines involved a school. Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled in the students’ favor?

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The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.

Question 2

The government tried to stop the New York Times from publishing classified material by using a concept known as

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prior restraint.

Question 3

For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question?

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The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.

Question 4

In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands?

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Their action was not disruptive.

Question 5

Why does Tinker v. Des Moines remain an important precedent-setting case?

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It established speech rights for students.

Question 6

Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to

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restrict the freedom of assembly.

Question 7

According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina?

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The protestors supported an unpopular view.

Question 8

According to the ruling in New York Times v. United States, which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable?

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The articles would have had to indisputably threaten national security.

Question 9

What is symbolic speech?

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an action that expresses an idea or opinion

Question 10

Under which circumstances would protesters’ right to assembly most likely be protected?

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if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all

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