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Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers

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Edwards v. South Carolina protected people’s right to assemble and

a
attempt to stop something from being printed.
d
display unpopular views in a disruptive way.
e
express unpopular views in a peaceful way.
p
protest against something on private property.
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In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands?

T
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
T
Their action was not disruptive.
T
Their action occurred off school grounds.
T
Their action was political speech.
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Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?

T
The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
T
The government can limit speech that causes harm.
T
The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
T
The government must follow the First Amendment.
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unpopular opinionswartime actionspolitical dissentsymbolic speech

A
unpopular opinions
B
wartime actions
C
political dissent
D
symbolic speech
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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 which of these does the First Amendment offer no protection?

A
the press
B
protests
C
symbolic speech
D
libel
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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.
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best

T
The decision affirmed the protection of unpopular opinions.
T
The decision affirmed the protection of symbolic speech.
T
The decision affirmed the protection of all political speech.
T
The decision affirmed the protection of minors’ speech rights.
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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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The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as

l
libel.
c
civil disobedience.
a
an infringement.
s
symbolic speech.
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G
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
G
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
G
Government censorship must further national interests.
G
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
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What is symbolic speech?

A
an action that expresses an idea or opinion
B
the act of peaceful protest
C
the publication of an article despite prior restraint
D
an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else
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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 freedom of the press.
C
the freedom of religion.
D
the right to peacefully assemble.
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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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The events surrounding Tinker v. Des Moines involved a school. Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled in the students’ favor?

A
The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.
B
The First Amendment always applies to issues of speech.
C
The events involved controversial issues.
D
The protest was an act of civil disobedience.
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Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to

p
protect protestors.
r
restrict the freedom of assembly.
c
convict criminals.
r
restrict the freedom of the press.

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