Schenck v. United States and Oliver Wendell Holmes’s Opinion

Who were Charles T. Schenck and Elizabeth Baer?

• Members of the Socialist Party

• Members of the Supreme Court

• Members of the military

• Members of Congress

What did the leaflet distributed by Schenck and Baer declare?

• Support for the Espionage Act

• The draft was the same as involuntary servitude

• Encouragement to join the military

• Support for the war.

In what year did the Supreme Court uphold the convictions of Schenck and Baer?

• 1917

• 1918

• 1919

• 1920

Fill in the blank: The Espionage Act of 1917 made it illegal to ______ the success of enemies of the United States.

• Promote

• Hinder

• Ignore

• Support

Fill in the blank: Schenck and Baer were arrested for conspiring to violate the ______ Act.

• Espionage

• Sedition

• Patriot

• Freedom

What did the Supreme Court say about the character of every act?

• It is always harmful

• It depends on the circumstances

• It is always protected by the First Amendment

• It is irrelevant.

What was the potential harm of Schenck's call for men to resist the draft?

• It could cause economic growth

• It could cause harm to the United States

• It could promote peace

• It could support the war effort.

What did the Espionage Act make illegal in relation to military duty?

• Encouraging enlistment

• Refusal of duty

• Supporting the draft

• Promoting military service.

What was the Supreme Court's view on shouting 'Fire!' in a crowded theater?

• It is always permissible

• It is never permissible

• It could cause panic

• It is protected by the First Amendment.

What was the main legal principle established in Schenck v. United States?

• Clear and present danger

• Imminent lawless action

• Freedom of speech without limits

• Absolute free speech rights.