Your Rights: Freedom Of Expression

Question 1

What is symbolic speech?

Answer 1

An action that expresses an idea or opinion

Question 2

For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question?

Answer 2

The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger

Question 3

What does the first amendment’s right to assemble refer to?

Answer 3

The right of a group to meet

Question 4

Freedom of speech can be limited or restricted in cases involving

Answer 4

Wartime actions

Question 5

The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as

Answer 5

Libel

Question 6

In Tinker v. Des Moines, why was it considered protected speech for students to wear armbands?

Answer 6

Their action was not disruptive

Question 7

Why does Tinker v. Des Moines remain am important precedent-setting case?

Answer 7

It established speech rights for students

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Restrict the freedom of speech

Question 9

Edwards v. South Carolina protected people’s right to assemble and

Answer 9

Express unpopular views in a peaceful way

Question 10

Which issue was at the heart of the New York Times v. United States?

Answer 10

Prior restraint 
( being punished for something before you even do it)