8. 3 Quiz

How does the case of Tinker v. Des Moines School District illustrate constitutional provisions for limited government in the protection of individual rights?

• The students' actions had 1st Amendment protection because the right to speak is protected under all conditions.

• The students' actions were within the realm of reasonable control by school officials in the "special school environment."

• The students' actions had 1st Amendment protection because they did not cause a disruption of normal school activities.

• The students' actions were not protected by the Constitution because it considers school circumstances to be "special."

In Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, the Court cited "prior restraint on freedom of speech and the press" as reason to void a New York law forbidding the showing of a particular motion picture. Prior restraint means that the government

• can prevent the film from being shown before it is released.

• cannot curb ideas shown in the film before they are expressed.

• can curb ideas shown in the film in order to protect the public.

• cannot curb ideas shown in the film unless they are objectionable.

In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court held that burning the American flag is

• an act of sedition that is protected by the Constitution.

• an act of dissent by conduct that is not protected by the Constitution.

• a form of symbolic speech that is not protected by the Constitution.

• a form of expression that is protected by the Constitution.

'Reasonable restrictions' are allowed on freedom of expression to prohibit the expression of words that

• are true but are uncomfortable to hear.

• are reflective of a particular group's views.

• libel, slander, or endanger another person.

• provide a forum for open discussion of issues.

What is the impact on 1st Amendment rights of the Supreme Court ruling in Schenck v. United States?

• It restricts freedom of expression to words that will not encourage argument or anger.

• It restricts freedom of expression to words that do not lead to criminal acts.

• It restricts freedom of expression to words that are unpopular and sometimes hurtful to hear.

• It restricts freedom of expression to words that are positive and encouraging to hear.