Freedom of Speech

Question 1

Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)

Answer 1

Wearing armbands against the Vietnam War is peaceful and symbolic, and therefore it cannot be banned by school districts.

Question 2

Buckley v. Valeo (1976)

Answer 2

Restrictions on independent expenditures on one’s own campaign are unconstitutional, but limiting individual contributions to campaigns is constitutional.

Question 3

Texas v. Johnson (1989)

Answer 3

Burning of the flag is protected, as it is symbolic speech. Just because it may be offensive doesn’t mean that it can be limited.

Question 4

Citizens United v. FEC (2010)

Answer 4

Upturned the ban on corporate spending for electioneering communications, as it violates freedom of speech. However, disclaimer and disclosure requirements are are still allowed.

Question 5

Bradenburg v. OH (1969)

Answer 5

Two pronged dest formulated to evaluate speech:
1) speech can be prohibited if it is “directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action” (riot) or
2) It is likely to incite ir produce such action.
Therefore, Bradenburg’s freedom of speech was violated.