Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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

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burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

Question 2

Edwards v. South Carolina focused on two issues: the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and

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the right to peacefully assemble.

Question 3

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

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restrict the freedom of assembly.

Question 4

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 5

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

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express unpopular views in a peaceful way.

Question 6

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 7

What is symbolic speech?

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an action that expresses an idea or opinion

Question 8

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

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libel.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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