Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

Edwards v. South Carolina protected people’s right to assemble and

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express unpopular views in a peaceful way.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

unpopular opinionswartime actionspolitical dissentsymbolic speech

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wartime actions

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

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

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libel

Question 7

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 8

best

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The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

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libel.

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