Your Rights: Freedom of Expression

Question 1

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

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restrict the freedom of assembly.

Question 2

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

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libel

Question 3

What is symbolic speech?

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an action that expresses an idea or opinion

Question 4

According to the ruling in New York Times v. United States, which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable?

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The articles would have had to indisputably threaten national security.

Question 5

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 6

Which issue was at the heart of New York Times v. United States?

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prior restraint

Question 7

best

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Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Why does Tinker v. Des Moines remain an important precedent-setting case?

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It established speech rights for students.

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