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Your Rights: Freedom of Expression Answers

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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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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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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.
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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.
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Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?

A
talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie
B
walking against the light to protest getting a ticket
C
banning a private firm’s employees from wearing political t-shirts at work
D
burning a fire in a public park as a political protest
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The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as

A
libel.
B
civil disobedience.
C
an infringement.
D
symbolic speech.
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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 symbolic speech.
C
The decision affirmed the protection of all political speech.
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 did not negatively influence other students.
B
Their action was not disruptive.
C
Their action occurred off school grounds.
D
Their action was political speech.
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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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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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Under which circumstances would protesters’ right to assembly most likely be protected?

A
if protesters were picketing on an alleged criminal’s front lawn
B
if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all
C
if protesters were inciting others to destroy restaurants serving unhealthy foods
D
if protesters were throwing rocks at police to prevent arrest
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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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Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?

A
The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
B
The government can limit speech that causes harm.
C
The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
D
The government must follow the First Amendment.
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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 fine if there is a good reason.
B
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
C
Government censorship must further national interests.
D
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
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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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