tinker vs. des moines

What year did the Supreme Court rule in Tinker v. Des Moines?

• 1965

• 1969

• 1984

• 1971

What was Mary Beth Tinker protesting by wearing a black armband?

• School Dress Codes

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Vietnam War

• Environmental Issues

How old was Mary Beth Tinker when she wore the black armband to school?

• 13

• 17

• 10

• 15

What did the Supreme Court declare about students' rights in school?

• Students can only express free speech in designated areas

• Students lose all rights at school

• Students have limited rights that can be overridden by school needs

• Students retain their First Amendment rights at school

Who wrote the majority opinion for the Supreme Court in Tinker v. Des Moines?

• Justice Hugo Black

• Justice Potter Stewart

• Justice Abe Fortas

• Justice Thurgood Marshall

What was the vote count in the Supreme Court's decision?

• 7-2

• 6-3

• 9-0

• 5-4

What did the school district argue the armbands might cause?

• Better understanding of the war

• Distraction and disruption

• Increased patriotism

• Improved student morale

Which court first upheld the school district's ban on armbands?

• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

• The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

• The Iowa State Supreme Court

• The Supreme Court

What did Justice Hugo Black say in his dissent?

• He believed the armbands did not cause disruption

• He supported the students' right to free speech

• He warned of a new era of permissiveness fostered by the judiciary

• He called for stricter school discipline policies

What significant action did Mary Beth Tinker take on Constitution Day 2013?

• She retired from public speaking

• She launched her 'Tinker Tour'

• She visited the Supreme Court

• She wrote a book about her experiences