Schenck v United States

What war were Schenck's actions a reaction to?

• WWI

• WWII

• Vietnam

• Gulf War

What did Schenck do?

• Organized a rally

• Participated in a sit in

• Created out pamphlets

• Fought an officer

What Amendment did Schenck believe prohibited the draft?

• 13th amendment

• 1st amendment

• 9th amendment

• 14th amendment

What part of the first amendment did this case concern?

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of the press

Who wrote the opinion for this case?

• Pitney

• Day

• McKenna

• Holmes

Which phrase is this case well known for establishing?

• Obstruction of justice

• Clear and present danger

• Assert your rights

• Threat to wartime morale

What party was Schenck a part of?

• communist

• democratic

• socialist

• republican

What was Schenck originally convicted for violating?

• The Wartime Act of 1901

• The Espionage Act of 1917

• The previously established limitations on freedom of speech

• The Profanity Act of 1909

Which case limited the effect of the decision of Schenck v US?

• Brown v Board

• Abrams v US

• Whitney v California

• Brandenburg v Ohio

What phrase from Brandenburg v Ohio added on to the decision from Schneck v US?

• imminent lawless action

• relating the opinion of the majority

• appropriate rebellion

• necessary action