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

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