Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?
talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie
crossing against the light to protest getting a parking ticket
banning a private firm's employees from wearing political t-shirts at work
burning a fire in a public park as a political protest
answer
not b
question
Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?
The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
The government can limit speech that causes harm.
The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
The government must follow the First Amendment.
answer
b
question
Which issue was at the heart of New York Times v. United States?
libel
symbolic speech
civil disobedience
prior restraint
answer
d
question
For which of these does the First Amendment offer no protection?
civil disobedience
protests
symbolic speech
libel
answer
d
question
The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as
libel.
civil disobedience.
an infringement.
symbolic speech.
answer
a
question
Freedom of speech can be limited or restricted in cases involving .
answer
war time actions
question
When can the government restrict information released by the press?
The government can never restrict information released by the press.
The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation.
The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.
The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.
answer
d
question
The government tried to stop the New York Times from publishing classified material by using a concept known as
the Espionage Act.
prior restraint.
symbolic speech.
clear and present danger.
answer
b
question
What does the First Amendment's right to assemble refer to?
the right of a group to express unpopular opinions
the right of a group to make false claims
the right of a group to meet
the right of a group to protest
answer
c
question
According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina?
The protestors supported an unpopular view.
The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
The protesters were a threat to public safety.
The protesters marched without a permit.
answer
a
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