9.3 Review First Amendment Over Time

What did Schenck v. United States rule about speech?

• Always free

• Restricted if “clear and present danger”

• Restricted only in war

• Restricted if it offends government

What is the "Clear and Present Danger" doctrine?

• No restrictions on speech

• Restricted in public places only

• Restricted if it threatens national security

• All speech is protected

What did Schenck v. United States involve?

• Peaceful protests

• Resistance to World War I draft

• Criticism of government

• School protests

What did Tinker v. Des Moines establish?

• No student protests

• Students can wear armbands to protest Vietnam War

• Students lose free speech at school

• Teachers can’t express political views

What does Tinker v. Des Moines confirm about student rights?

• Students have no rights

• Students can be expelled for protests

• Students have free speech rights at school

• Students must follow all school rules

What is the right mentioned in the first question?

• Right to free speech at school

• Must stay silent at school

• Schools can ban all protest

• Teachers have more rights

What was the outcome of New York Times Co. v. United States?

• Government can block any publication

• NY Times can release Pentagon Papers

• Press can't report on government

• Newspapers need approval before printing

What were the Pentagon Papers?

• Report on the Vietnam War

• List of secret officials

• WWII documents

• Book by military leaders

What did the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917 and 1918 do?

• Protected citizens from spying

• Allowed government to stop criticism

• Gave more control over the press

• Allowed free speech against government

What was ruled in Engel v. Vitale?

• Schools can lead prayer

• Schools can’t lead prayer