Freedom Of Speech Ch 13

Question 0

What is symbolic speech?

Answer 0

Using actions and symbols, in addition to or instead of words, to express opinions.

Question 1

What is pure speech?

Answer 1

The verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience that has chosen to listen.

Question 2

What is another name for symbolic speech?

Answer 2

Expressive conduct

Question 3

What is seditious speech?

Answer 3

Any speech urging resistance to lawful authority or advocating the overthrow of the government.

Question 4

What is the clear and present danger rule?

Answer 4

If a conflict between free expression and the demands of public safety occurs, the First Amendment does not protect it.

Question 5

What does the bad tendency doctrine state?

Answer 5

Speech can be restricted even if it had only a tendency to lead to illegal action.

Question 6

What does the preferred position doctrine state?

Answer 6

First Amendment freedoms are more fundamental than other freedoms because they provide the basis of all liberties.

Question 7

What is defamatory speech?

Answer 7

False speech that damages a person’s good name, character, or reputation.

Question 8

What is slander?

Answer 8

Spoken defamatory speech

Question 9

What is libel?

Answer 9

Written defamatory speech