Read the excerpt from a court of appeals ruling on the Stolen Valor Act.
The Stolen Valor Act is not only unnecessary; it also sets a dangerous precedent. If future acts follow the same principles, the government may forbid speech solely because it is a lie, even if that lie does not create damage.
Based on that opinion, which scenario could be punishable by law?
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Ms. Jones telling her friends that she was president of the United States
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A Supreme Court justice who does not support the Court's verdict will write a
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dissent.
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When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many "agree" votes are needed to reach a verdict?
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A simple majority is needed.
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Which event happens last in the appeals process?
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The Supreme Court rules on a case.
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Which part of a court ruling will be cited as precedent in future cases?
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majority opinion
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Which of these actions best illustrates a judge using precedent?
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studying past cases for similarities to the current case
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In which case did the court rule that flag burning was not illegal under the First Amendment?
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Texas v. Johnson
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What did the Stolen Valor Act attempt to prohibit?
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lying about receiving a military medal of honor
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Which illustrates the proper outline for a judge's opinion on a case?
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describing case facts, describing judicial opinion, analyzing law, applying precedent
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Which event happens first in the appeals process?
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An individual is found guilty during a trial.
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