Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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 2

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 3

The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as

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libel.

Question 4

Based on the New York Times v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?

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The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Question 5

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 6

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

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restrict the freedom of assembly.

Question 7

What does the First Amendment’s right to assemble refer to?

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the right of a group to meet in groups

Question 8

For which of these does the First Amendment offer no protection?

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libel

Question 9

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

Question 10

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.

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