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Question 22 • American Government/Civics

Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

Answer
A
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.
B
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
C
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
D
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.

Explanation

Both decisions recognized that freedom of speech is not unlimited. Schenck allowed speech to be restricted when it created a clear and present danger, while Tinker allowed restrictions on student expression that substantially disrupted school. Thus, both accepted limits to protect safety or order; they did not say that all political or symbolic speech could be restricted.

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