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

A
The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
B
The government can limit speech that causes harm.
C
The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
D
The government must follow the First Amendment.
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Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to

A
protect protestors.
B
restrict the freedom of assembly.
C
convict criminals.
D
restrict the freedom of the press.
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According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina?

A
The protestors supported an unpopular view.
B
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
C
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
D
The protesters marched without a permit.
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For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question?

A
The speech must be libelous.
B
The speech must present a general threat.
C
The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.
D
The speech must be offensive.
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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?

A
The government can never restrict information released by the press.
B
The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual’s reputation.
C
The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.
D
The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.
6

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

A
libel
B
symbolic speech
C
civil disobedience
D
prior restraint
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In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands?

A
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
B
Their action was not disruptive.
C
Their action occurred off school grounds.
D
Their action was political speech.
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Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?

A
talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie
B
walking against the light to protest getting a ticket
C
banning a private firm’s employees from wearing political t-shirts at work
D
burning a fire in a public park as a political protest
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The government tried to stop the New York Times from publishing classified material by using a concept known as

A
the Espionage Act.
B
prior restraint.
C
symbolic speech.
D
clear and present danger.
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Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?

A
if their action had clearly threatened order and safety
B
if their action had supported an unpopular opinion
C
if their action had not been political
D
if their action had promoted an artistic endeavor

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