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

A
libel
B
symbolic speech
C
prior restraint
D
civil disobedience
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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 unpopular opinions.
B
The decision affirmed the protection of minors’ speech rights.
C
The decision affirmed the protection of all political speech.
D
The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.
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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 freedom of the press.
B
the right to symbolic speech.
C
the freedom of religion.
D
the right to peacefully assemble.
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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 marched without a permit.
C
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
D
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
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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 political speech.
B
Their action was not disruptive.
C
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
D
Their action occurred off school grounds.
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Why does Tinker v. Des Moines remain an important precedent-setting case?

A
It stopped students from stating unpopular opinions.
B
It established speech rights for students.
C
It solely protected speech rights in war protests.
D
It applied prior restraint in schools.
7

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

A
convict criminals.
B
protect protestors.
C
restrict the freedom of the press.
D
restrict the freedom of assembly.
8

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

A
Government censorship must further national interests.
B
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
C
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
D
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
9

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

A
The decision affirmed the protection of unpopular opinions.
B
The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.
C
The decision affirmed the protection of all political speech.
D
The decision affirmed the protection of minors’ speech rights.
10

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

A
Government censorship must further national interests.
B
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
C
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
D
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
11

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

A
the freedom of the press.
B
the right to symbolic speech.
C
the freedom of religion.
D
the right to peacefully assemble.
13

Under which circumstances would protesters’ right to assembly most likely be protected?

A
if protesters were throwing rocks at police to prevent arrest
B
if protesters were picketing on an alleged criminal’s front lawn
C
if protesters were inciting others to destroy restaurants serving unhealthy foods
D
if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all
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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 political speech.
B
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
C
Their action occurred off school grounds.
D
Their action was not disruptive.
15

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

A
civil disobedience
B
libel
C
prior restraint
D
symbolic speech
16

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

A
convict criminals.
B
protect protestors.
C
restrict the freedom of the press.
D
restrict the freedom of assembly.
17

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

A
It solely protected speech rights in war protests.
B
It stopped students from stating unpopular opinions.
C
It established speech rights for students.
D
It applied prior restraint in schools.
18

According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina ?

A
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
B
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
C
The protesters marched without a permit.
D
The protestors supported an unpopular view.

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