Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The protestors supported an unpopular view.

Question 2

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.

Question 4

What is symbolic speech?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an action that expresses an idea or opinion

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Their action was not disruptive.

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

libel

Question 8

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

best

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.

Question 10

Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers