Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.

Question 2

What is symbolic speech?

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an action that expresses an idea or opinion

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

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

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

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libel

Question 6

unpopular opinionswartime actionspolitical dissentsymbolic speech

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wartime actions

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?

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The government can limit speech that causes harm.

Question 10

Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?

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if their action had clearly threatened order and safety

Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers