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Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers

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

A
It solely protected speech rights in war protests.
B
It applied prior restraint in schools.
C
It established speech rights for students.
D
It stopped students from stating unpopular opinions.
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What does the First Amendment’s right to assemble refer to?

A
the right of a group to express unpopular opinions
B
the right of a group to make false claims
C
the right of a group to meet in groups
D
the right of a group to speak in protest
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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
5

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.
6

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

A
attempt to stop something from being printed.
B
display unpopular views in a disruptive way.
C
express unpopular views in a peaceful way.
D
protest against something on private property.
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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
8

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

A
libel
B
symbolic speech
C
civil disobedience
D
prior restraint
9

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.
10

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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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.
12

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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