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Which best describes how Tinker v. Des Moines expanded protected speech under the First Amendment?

A
The decision affirmed the protection of all political speech.
B
The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.
C
The decision affirmed the protection of unpopular opinions.
D
The decision affirmed the protection of minors’ speech rights.
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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 was not disruptive.
B
Their action occurred off school grounds.
C
Their action was political speech.
D
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
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Edwards v. South Carolina focused on two issues: the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and

A
the right to symbolic speech.
B
the right to peacefully assemble.
C
the freedom of the press.
D
the freedom of religion.
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Under which circumstances would protesters’ right to assembly most likely be protected?

A
if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all
B
if protesters were inciting others to destroy restaurants serving unhealthy foods
C
if protesters were picketing on an alleged criminal’s front lawn
D
if protesters were throwing rocks at police to prevent arrest
5

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

A
prior restraint
B
symbolic speech
C
civil disobedience
D
libel
6

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

A
It established speech rights for students.
B
It stopped students from stating unpopular opinions.
C
It solely protected speech rights in war protests.
D
It applied prior restraint in schools.
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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 protesters marched without a permit.
B
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
C
The protestors supported an unpopular view.
D
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
9

Which statement best describes the precedent set by the Supreme Court in New York Times v. United States regarding government censorship?

A
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
B
Government censorship must further national interests.
C
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
D
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
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Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to

A
convict criminals.
B
restrict the freedom of assembly.
C
protect protestors.
D
restrict the freedom of the press.

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